James Harden has averaged 5.7 defensive boards per game over the last 15 games, 1.0 more than he's averaged in all games this season.James Harden has tallied 34.7 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.James Harden will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve player performance in all facets of the game.
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