Rudy Gobert has posted 9.0 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 100th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert ranks in the 88th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 33.3 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Houston Rockets).Over the last 5 games, opposing clubs have secured 6.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).Rudy Gobert is expected to get a boost in production across the board considering holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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