Naz Reid has put up 3.8 defensive rebounds per game this year at home, putting him among the league leaders by this metric recently: 77th percentile.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 7th-fastest tempo road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have brought down 8.9 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).Naz Reid will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.
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