Dereck Lively II has compiled 3.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 more than he's compiled overall this year.The Mavericks have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Dereck Lively II will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually increases player performance for all stats.
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