DeMar DeRozan has totaled 5.6 rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's totaled overall this year.DeMar DeRozan has been on the court for 34.5 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Kings are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, and the Kings rank 10th-best in in the NBA at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.DeMar DeRozan figures to get a boost in effectiveness across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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