Jrue Holiday has averaged an impressive 5.6 defensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit more than his 4.0 defensive rebounds per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday registers in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year.The Boston Celtics are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 7th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Memphis Grizzlies).Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the NBA while playing at home with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 6 games.This year when they are on the road, opposing squads have snagged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Grizzlies (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create extra chances for offense).
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