Jusuf Nurkic has put up a whopping 2.6 offensive rebounds per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 2.2 offensive rebounds per game last year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games.The Phoenix Suns will likely see a spike in opportunities in this game from facing the fastest pace road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).Over the last 10 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have snagged 8.8 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Bucks (lessening possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense).Jusuf Nurkic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player production for all stats.
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