Clint Capela has totaled a whopping 4.7 offensive boards per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 3.9 offensive boards per game last season.The Hawks have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing at home.The Atlanta Hawks will likely get a boost in possessions today from facing the 2nd-fastest tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank 1stbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.Clint Capela ought to see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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