Fred VanVleet has totaled 3.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 80th percentile.Fred VanVleet has averaged 35.4 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Toronto Raptors rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Fred VanVleet will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improves stat production in all stat categories.
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