Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. slots into the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 30.1 minutes per game this year.The 7th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.The Houston Rockets will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the league with 14.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.Jabari Smith Jr. should see a spike in productivity for all stats on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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