Kawhi Leonard has averaged 5.0 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 91st percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard ranks in the 93rd percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 34.4 minutes per game this year.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Clippers.Kawhi Leonard ought to see an increase in output in all stat categories on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.
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