Jalen Green has compiled 6.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's compiled in all games this year.Jalen Green has played 33.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 91st percentile.The Rockets will likely see a spike in possessions in this game from facing the 6th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the league with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year.Jalen Green will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance for all stats.
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