Jayson Tatum has tallied 8.1 defensive rebounds per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.Jayson Tatum has tallied 35.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 97th percentile.The Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Magic).This year when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have captured 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra opportunities for offense).Jayson Tatum will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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