Naz Reid has put up 3.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric over this stretch of games.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).Over the last 5 games, opposing clubs have secured 6.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).Naz Reid stands to get a boost in productivity in all stat categories as a result of having the home court advantage in this game.
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