Buddy Hield has totaled a lowly 2.5 defensive rebounds per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 4.2 defensive rebounds per game last season.Compared to last season's 30.5 clip, Buddy Hield's playing time has fallen this season to 22.3 minutes per game.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 8thworst in in the NBA with just 9.3 offensive boards per game this year.Away from home, the Hawks have allowed the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).Buddy Hield figures to suffer a reduction in effectiveness across the board considering playing away from hom in this contest.
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