Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied 5.7 defensive rebounds per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, placing him in the 91st percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard.Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. slots into the 75th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 30.8 minutes per game while on his home court since the start of last season.The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on their home court since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).Since the start of last season, their opposition has come down with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Kings (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense).Jabari Smith Jr. figures to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories in light of possessing the home court advantage in this game.
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