Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. comes in at the 82nd percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 31.4 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).While on the road, the New Orleans Pelicans have given up the least offensive boards per game (9.0) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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