Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 9.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 higher than he's put up overall this season.Among all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. lands in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.1 minutes per game on the road this year.The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road.The Rockets will likely see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns).The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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