Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 4.6 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year at home.The speediest pace home offense in the league this year has been the Pacers.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pacers rank 1stbest in in the league with 14.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, the other team has nabbed 9.3 offensive boards per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Sacramento Kings (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate further opportunities for offense).Bennedict Mathurin will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production across the board.
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