Fred VanVleet has compiled 3.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA in this category in recent games.Fred VanVleet has averaged 39.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's averaged overall this year.The 6th-fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.The Houston Rockets are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from facing the 6th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Golden State Warriors).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year.
|