Christian Braun has compiled a whopping 3.3 defensive boards per game this year, a big improvement over his 1.7 defensive boards per game last year.Christian Braun has averaged an impressive 20.1 minutes per game this season, a big improvement over his 14.5 minutes per game last season.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 7thbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.With the home court advantage, the Houston Rockets have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Christian Braun will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually improves player production in all stat categories.
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