Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 1.9 offensive rebounds per game this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric in recent games.Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 30.7 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The 9th-quickest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Rockets.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.6 offensive boards per game this year.Jabari Smith Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to raise stat production in all stat categories.
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