Fred VanVleet has totaled 4.2 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's totaled overall this year.Fred VanVleet has averaged 33.8 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 87th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The 7th-fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 6 games has been the Rockets.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 15.3 offensive boards per game this year.Fred VanVleet will likely see a spike in performance in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this game.
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