Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 31.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.The Utah Jazz have played at the 8th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home city, which should lead to more possessions for the Houston Rockets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out best in in the league with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Jabari Smith Jr. will likely see a rise in performance across the board considering owning the home court advantage in this game.
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