The Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish tempo home team in the league this year (the Bulls).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 6thworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Jalen Smith will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to decrease player production for all stats.
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