Rudy Gobert has posted a terrific 9.1 defensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 8.0 defensive rebounds per game last season.Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert places in the 78th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 31.3 minutes per game on the road this year.The Timberwolves will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Sacramento Kings).While on their home court, the Sacramento Kings have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.0) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Rudy Gobert is expected to see a spike in output in all stat categories as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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