DeMar DeRozan has totaled 5.2 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's totaled in all games this year.Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan slots into the 100th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 37.1 minutes per game this year.The Bulls will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 5th-quickest tempo visiting team in the league over the last 5 games (the Grizzlies).The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 23 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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