Jabari Smith Jr. has compiled 6.2 defensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 94th percentile.Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied 31.8 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 4th-best in in the league with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase player performance across the board.
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