Nickeil Alexander-Walker has averaged 3.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games while at home, 1.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home.The Timberwolves will likely see a spike in plays in this game from squaring off against the 8th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Indiana Pacers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 3rd-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Nickeil Alexander-Walker ought to see a spike in productivity in all stat categories on account of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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