Jayson Tatum has totaled 8.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- among the NBA's hottest by this standard in recent games.Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum places in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 36.2 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year.The Celtics will likely see a spike in opportunities today from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 20 games (the Toronto Raptors).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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