Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 5.6 defensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the league in this category: 92nd percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 29.5 minutes per game since the start of last season, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 80th percentile.The Houston Rockets have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the league at home this year.The Spurs have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Rockets.Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to increases player production in all facets of the game.
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