Jabari Smith Jr. has compiled 6.3 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 94th percentile.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Jabari Smith Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to improve stat production for all stats.
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