The 7th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 9thbest in in the league while playing at home with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.This year when they are at home, their opposition has snagged 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra chances for offense).Josh Green will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases player production in all facets of the game.
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