Naz Reid has posted 3.8 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric recently.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Suns have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home city, which should boost possessions for the Timberwolves.The Suns have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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