DeMar DeRozan has put up 4.7 defensive boards per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's put up in all games this season on the road.Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan places in the 99th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 37.2 minutes per game away from home this year.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 11thbest in in the NBA on the road with 11.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.The Hornets have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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