Jalen Smith has averaged 2.0 offensive boards per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard.The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Oklahoma City Thunder).The Chicago Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jalen Smith will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance across the board.
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