Jalen Smith has been on the court for 14.7 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 22nd percentile -- some of the lowest playing time of any player in the league.The Spurs have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Bulls.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Chicago Bulls rank 1stworst in in the NBA while on the road with just 6.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Jalen Smith figures to see a decline in efficiency in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this contest.
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