Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 75th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 30.7 minutes per game since the start of last season.The {OPP_TEAM} will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Kings).Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 15thbest in in the league while playing at home with 13.2 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.While on their home court, the Sacramento Kings have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Jabari Smith Jr. will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
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