Alex Caruso has totaled 3.4 defensive boards per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's totaled over the course of the season.The Thunder have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games playing at home.The Thunder will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds save possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 9th-best in in the NBA while at home with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Alex Caruso will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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