James Harden has compiled 5.0 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 90th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden comes in at the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 34.6 minutes per game on his home court this year.The LA Clippers are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games (the Dallas Mavericks).James Harden will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production in all facets of the game.
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