Josh Giddey has totaled just 4.7 defensive boards per game this year, significantly less than his 5.9 defensive boards per game last year.In comparison to last season's 31.3 mark, Josh Giddey's playing time has been reduced this season to 24.6 minutes per game.Josh Giddey has tallied 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's tallied overall this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which should reduce plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds save possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.7 offensive boards per game this year.
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