James Harden has posted 4.6 defensive boards per game this year at home, ranking him among the league's hottest by this standard over this stretch: 87th percentile.James Harden has played 33.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 90th percentile.The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).Over the last 10 games, their opposition has collected 8.6 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors (diminishing possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense).James Harden will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally raises player production across the board.
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