Derrick Jones Jr. has averaged a terrific 2.6 defensive rebounds per game this season, significantly more than his 1.4 defensive rebounds per game last season.In contrast to last year's 13.2 mark, Derrick Jones Jr.'s playing time has increased this year to 21.9 minutes per game.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have nabbed 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Memphis Grizzlies (shortening possessions that could otherwise create extra chances for offense).Derrick Jones Jr. stands to get a boost in production in all facets of the game considering holding the home court advantage in this game.
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