Kelly Olynyk has averaged 4.8 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 86th percentile.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 12thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.1 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.Since the start of last season when they are on the road, the other team has secured 9.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Chicago Bulls (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark additional opportunities for offense).
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