Relative to last season's 9.6 rate, Amen Thompson's points per game have increased this season to 14.1.Amen Thompson has tallied 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have posted 21.1 points per game (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, identifying this as a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Houston Rockets will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league this year (the Hawks).The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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