De'Andre Hunter has tallied 1.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 more than he's tallied in all games this season.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Hawks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the San Antonio Spurs).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 15thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 14.3 offensive boards per game this year.Away from home, the Spurs have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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