Joel Embiid has averaged a whopping 2.4 offensive rebounds per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.7 offensive rebounds per game last year.Among all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid lands in the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 33.9 minutes per game playing at home this year.The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA as the home team with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.Joel Embiid should see a spike in effectiveness across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.
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