Mike Conley has averaged 30.2 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season, putting him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Since the start of last season when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.8 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Celtics (losing possessions that could otherwise produce additional chances for offense).Mike Conley is expected to see an increase in output in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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