Nickeil Alexander-Walker has posted 0.9 defensive rebounds per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 19th percentile -- among the NBA's trailers by this standard.The 8th-most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Timberwolves rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.The Rockets have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.3) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Nickeil Alexander-Walker figures to see a decline in production for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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