Jabari Smith Jr. has totaled 9.0 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.4 higher than he's totaled in all games this season at home.Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. slots into the 76th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 30.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while at home.The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Indiana Pacers).Away from their home court, the Pacers have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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