Kawhi Leonard has posted 5.3 defensive rebounds per game this year at home, placing him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard recently: 91st percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 34.3 minutes per game while at home this year.The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).Over the last 10 games, their opposition has collected 8.6 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors (diminishing possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense).Kawhi Leonard will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player production across the board.
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