Jalen Johnson has posted a terrific 6.4 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit more than his 3.2 defensive boards per game last season.Compared to last season's 14.4 rate, Jalen Johnson's playing time has increased this season to 30.2 minutes per game.The Hawks have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league this year.The Hawks will likely see a spike in opportunities today from sharing the court with the fastest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Wizards).Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 15thbest in in the NBA while playing on the road with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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