Fred VanVleet has totaled 3.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 78th percentile.Fred VanVleet has played 37.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 99th percentile.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).While at home, the Nuggets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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