Julius Randle has tallied 4.7 assists per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric recently.Julius Randle has tallied 31.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the 5th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Brooklyn Nets).The Timberwolves have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Julius Randle is expected to get a boost in production for all stats as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.
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