Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 6.4 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 96th percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 30.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Golden State Warriors have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home stadium, which should raise opportunities for the Rockets.The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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