Jose Alvarado has put up 0.6 defensive rebounds per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 17th percentile -- near the bottom of the league by this standard.The Rockets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home city this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.The Rockets have allowed the most offensive boards per game (13.8) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).
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