Jaylin Williams has compiled 4.7 defensive rebounds per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, putting him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games at home.The Nets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase opportunities for the Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jaylin Williams will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increases player performance in all facets of the game.
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