Dereck Lively II has compiled 2.9 offensive boards per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard.The 7th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 9thbest in in the league while playing at home with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.This year when they are at home, their opposition has snagged 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).Dereck Lively II is expected to see an increase in production across the board on account of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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