Brandon Ingram has compiled 4.8 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric in recent days.Brandon Ingram has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 79th percentile.The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to boost plays for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 3rd-best in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Brandon Ingram will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.
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