Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied 31.0 minutes per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, putting him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Rockets have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA while playing at home this year.The Golden State Warriors have played at the most up-tempo pace in the league away from their home city this year, which should lead to more opportunities for the Houston Rockets.The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Jabari Smith Jr. will likely see a spike in performance for all stats due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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