Brook Lopez has averaged 4.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's averaged overall this year.Out of all players in the NBA, Brook Lopez places in the 80th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 30.9 minutes per game this year.The most up-tempo pace home team in the league this year has been the Bucks.The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the speediest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Indiana Pacers).Brook Lopez will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually raises player production across the board.
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