Julius Randle has tallied 31.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 8th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Indiana Pacers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 3rd-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Julius Randle will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance across the board.
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