Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan rates in the 100th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 37.7 minutes per game this year.The matchup vs. Atlanta is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 6 games when the Atlanta Hawks are the visiting team (5.0).The Bulls are expected to see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 7th-quickest pace offense in the NBA this year (the Atlanta Hawks).Offensive rebounds save possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 6th-best in in the league as the home team with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.DeMar DeRozan will likely see an increase in effectiveness for all stats due to controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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