James Harden has posted 4.5 defensive boards per game this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric recently.Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 33.6 minutes per game this year.The LA Clippers will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace-of-play visiting team in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).James Harden will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.
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