Dereck Lively II has compiled 2.6 offensive boards per game this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric in recent games.The 5th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.The Dallas Mavericks will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the quickest tempo away team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Dallas Mavericks rank 9th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Dereck Lively II will likely see an increase in performance for all stats as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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