DeMar DeRozan has totaled 3.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric recently.Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan slots into the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 34.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to boost plays for the Sacramento Kings.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings grade out 6th-best in in the league with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.DeMar DeRozan will likely see a spike in productivity in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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