Kyrie Irving has compiled 4.2 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard over this stretch of games.Among all players in the NBA, Kyrie Irving rates in the 92nd percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 33.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year.The Mavericks have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA away from their home court this year.The Clippers have played at the 5th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Dallas Mavericks rank 10th-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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