Giannis Antetokounmpo has posted a measly 7.8 defensive boards per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 9.6 defensive boards per game last year.Giannis Antetokounmpo has committed 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's committed over the course of the year.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA as the road team with just 7.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year, their opposition has brought down 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Wizards (preserving possessions that can result in added chances for offense).Giannis Antetokounmpo will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsen player production across the board.
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