Bobby Portis has totaled a measly 5.1 defensive rebounds per game this year, significantly less than his 7.3 defensive rebounds per game last year.Out of all players in the league, Bobby Portis ranks in the 76th percentile for technical fouls, averaging an enormous 0.1 fouls per game while playing at home this year.The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from facing the least up-tempo pace home team in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls).Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks grade out 5thworst in in the league on the road with just 9.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the Bulls have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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