Joel Embiid has posted 8.4 defensive rebounds per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, putting him in the 99th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.Among all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid registers in the 93rd percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 34.4 minutes per game since the start of last season.Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, opposing squads have brought down 9.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the Raptors (lessening possessions that could otherwise generate further chances for offense).Joel Embiid ought to see an increase in productivity in all facets of the game on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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