Josh Giddey has averaged 5.8 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 92nd percentile.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 6thbest in in the league as the road team with 11.2 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.On the road, the Pelicans have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the league to opposing clubs since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Josh Giddey will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to increases player production for all stats.
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