Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 8.4 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's put up over the course of the year.Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. measures in the 85th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 32.0 minutes per game on the road this year.The 6th-speediest pace visiting team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Houston Rockets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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