Jalen Johnson has put up a terrific 6.4 defensive rebounds per game this season, significantly higher than his 3.2 defensive rebounds per game last season.Jalen Johnson has averaged a whopping 30.2 minutes per game this year, significantly more than his 14.0 minutes per game last year.The Hawks have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league this year.Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 10thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 12.4 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are at home, opposing teams have snagged 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense).
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