James Harden has posted 5.4 defensive rebounds per game while on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 90th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric.James Harden has played 36.5 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 99th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The 6th-most up-tempo tempo visiting offense in the league this year has been the Clippers.The Clippers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-fastest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year (the Grizzlies).James Harden is expected to see a rise in effectiveness across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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