Jabari Smith Jr. has put up 6.3 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 96th percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 30.5 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The 8th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Houston Rockets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.Jabari Smith Jr. will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player production for all stats.
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