DeMar DeRozan has tallied 34.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 91st percentile.The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Brooklyn Nets are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have shot for the 30th-highest three rate in the NBA since the start of last season (40.2%).The Chicago Bulls rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 17 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are at home, the other team has collected 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in more opportunities for offense).DeMar DeRozan has successfully made an impressive 6.6 free throws per game this year, significantly higher than his 6.3 rate last year.
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