Josh Giddey has put up 5.8 defensive boards per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the best in the league by this metric.The 9th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Thunder rank 6thbest in in the NBA on their home court with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Josh Giddey will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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