Kyrie Irving has posted 2.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's posted overall this year.Kyrie Irving has tallied 34.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The Mavericks are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 10th-fastest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets).The Mavericks have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Kyrie Irving ought to see a spike in production in all stat categories in light of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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