Anthony Davis has put up 8.8 defensive boards per game on the road this year, putting him in the 100th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric.Out of all players in the league, Anthony Davis ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 35.5 minutes per game away from home this year.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.Over the last 5 games when they are at home, their opposition has secured 9.0 offensive boards per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense).Anthony Davis will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.
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