Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 1.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the worst players in the league by this metric: 4th percentile.The 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 6thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.9 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have collected 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (10th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (lengthening possessions that can spark bonus opportunities for offense).Nickeil Alexander-Walker is expected to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness across the board in light of being on the road in this matchup.
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