Al Horford has averaged 5.1 defensive boards per game while on the road since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard.Compared to last year's 29.9 clip, Al Horford's playing time has spiked this year to 26.5 minutes per game.The Boston Celtics have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.The 76ers have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the NBA to opposing squads since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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