Jaylen Brown has posted 6.0 rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 86th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown slots into the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.2 minutes per game this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Jaylen Brown will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to raise player performance across the board.
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