Fred VanVleet has played 33.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.7 offensive boards per game this year.Fred VanVleet ought to get a boost in production in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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