Jabari Smith Jr. has totaled 5.7 defensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 92nd percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has played 29.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 82nd percentile.The Houston Rockets have played at the speediest pace in the NBA at home this year.The Pelicans have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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