Jrue Holiday has averaged an impressive 5.0 defensive rebounds per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 4.0 defensive rebounds per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 34.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 8th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Boston Celtics.The Celtics have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jrue Holiday will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally raises player production across the board.
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