Josh Giddey has put up 7.5 rebounds per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, putting him in the 88th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric.The 10th-most up-tempo pace visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.1 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.Josh Giddey will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases player production for all stats.
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