Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 6.4 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 79th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 30.3 minutes per game at home this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home.The Rockets are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from facing the 4th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Dallas Mavericks).The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
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