Buddy Hield has posted 3.6 defensive boards per game since the start of last season at home, ranking him among the NBA's hottest in this category in recent days: 77th percentile.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the 76ers grade out 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, opposing teams have captured 9.4 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Hornets (lessening possessions that could otherwise spark more chances for offense).Buddy Hield will likely see a rise in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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