Jaylen Brown has put up 5.3 defensive boards per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- among the league leaders in this category.Among all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 35.5 minutes per game this year.The Boston Celtics are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-fastest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 9th-best in the league as the visting team with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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