Derrick Jones Jr. has totaled 1.6 offensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric in recent games.The Clippers are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 7th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 8th-best in in the league while at home with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Derrick Jones Jr. will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.
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