Austin Reaves has compiled 3.7 defensive rebounds per game while at home this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard.Austin Reaves has tallied 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year.The 2nd-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have nabbed 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Pelicans (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in more opportunities for offense).Austin Reaves will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase stat production in all facets of the game.
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