Zion Williamson has posted 5.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's posted over the course of the year.Zion Williamson has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 80th percentile.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games as the road team.The Timberwolves have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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