Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 30.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pistons).The Houston Rockets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Detroit Pistons have given up the 4th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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