Jabari Smith Jr. has totaled 2.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's totaled over the course of the year.Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 30.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The 4th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (6.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jabari Smith Jr. is expected to get a boost in efficiency in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this game.
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