Keldon Johnson has compiled 4.6 defensive boards per game this year at home, putting him among the best in the league by this standard over this stretch of games: 85th percentile.The Spurs have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage.The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the San Antonio Spurs.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Spurs grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Keldon Johnson will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player performance across the board.
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