Eric Gordon has compiled a whopping 0.6 offensive boards per game this year, quite a bit more than his 0.3 offensive boards per game last year.Eric Gordon has tallied 30.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year.With the home court advantage, the Raptors have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.1) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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