Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 31.4 minutes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 81st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Rockets will likely see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 6th-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Bucks).The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Jabari Smith Jr. figures to get a boost in performance across the board due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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