Fred VanVleet has averaged 5.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's averaged overall this year.Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet measures in the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 35.2 minutes per game this year.The 8th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Rockets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Bulls).The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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