Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 5.7 defensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 92nd percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has played 29.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 81st percentile.The Houston Rockets have played at the fastest pace in the league while on their home court this year.The Bulls have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Rockets.The Bulls have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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