Jimmy Butler has compiled 4.2 defensive boards per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the league's best by this metric.Jimmy Butler has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 86th percentile.The Golden State Warriors are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.Jimmy Butler stands to get a boost in productivity across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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