Rudy Gobert has totaled 8.3 defensive boards per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 99th percentile -- near the top of the league in this category.The Timberwolves are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-quickest pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year (the Boston Celtics).Since the start of last season when they are at home, opposing clubs have come down with 9.8 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Celtics (losing possessions that could otherwise produce additional chances for offense).Rudy Gobert stands to see a rise in production in all facets of the game on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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