Rudy Gobert has averaged a lowly 7.8 defensive boards per game this season, significantly lower than his 8.8 defensive boards per game last season.Rudy Gobert has accumulated 3.2 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The Miami Heat have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Timberwolves.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 6thworst in in the NBA with only 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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