Bruce Brown has posted 3.5 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 77th percentile.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Toronto Raptors are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 7th-best in in the league on their home court with 11.6 offensive boards per game this year.Bruce Brown will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve player production for all stats.
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