Rudy Gobert has compiled 2.0 steals per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.9 higher than he's compiled over the course of the year at home.Rudy Gobert has tallied 29.5 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Minnesota Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league when playing at home this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Timberwolves.Rudy Gobert will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production in all stat categories.
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