James Harden has been on the court for 36.3 minutes per game without the home court advantage since the start of last season, ranking in the 99th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Spurs have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Clippers grade out 9thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, opposing teams have grabbed 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Spurs (diminishing possessions that could otherwise result in further chances for offense).
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