Kawhi Leonard has put up an impressive 5.5 defensive rebounds per game this season, a big improvement over his 5.2 defensive rebounds per game last season.Out of all players in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard rates in the 89th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 33.6 minutes per game when playing on the road this year.The Clippers will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from facing the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 13 games (the Trail Blazers).The Clippers check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Kawhi Leonard will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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