Brandin Podziemski has compiled 3.6 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- among the league's hottest by this metric in recent days.The 3rd-fastest pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Warriors.The Golden State Warriors will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Rockets).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 3rd-best in in the NBA as the home team with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.Brandin Podziemski is expected to get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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