Nickeil Alexander-Walker has put up 0.1 offensive boards per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 19th percentile -- one of the worst in the league in this category.The Suns have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 6thworst in in the league as the visting team with only 9.5 offensive boards per game this year.Nickeil Alexander-Walker will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.
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