Ben Sheppard has averaged 0.2 offensive boards per game this year, putting him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 15th percentile.The Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish tempo home team in the league this year (the Bulls).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 6thworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Ben Sheppard will likely see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering playing away from home in this contest.
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