Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied just 4.7 defensive rebounds per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 6.3 defensive rebounds per game last season.The Rockets are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from facing the 9th-slowest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Bucks).Jabari Smith Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.
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