Nickeil Alexander-Walker has posted 1.4 rebounds per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 24th percentile -- among the NBA's worst by this standard.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road.The Heat have played at the 2nd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Timberwolves.The Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Nickeil Alexander-Walker will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases stat production in all facets of the game.
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