Paolo Banchero has posted 8.2 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.0 higher than he's posted overall this season at home.Paolo Banchero has tallied 40.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 more than he's tallied over the course of the season.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic rank 12thbest in in the league while playing at home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Away from their home court, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.3) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Paolo Banchero will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase stat production in all facets of the game.
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