Giannis Antetokounmpo has totaled just 8.2 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 9.6 defensive boards per game last season.Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (93rd percentile).The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Nets).The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).The Nets have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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