Lauri Markkanen has put up 7.3 defensive rebounds per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard.Lauri Markkanen has tallied 30.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 83rd percentile.The Thunder have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost possessions for the Jazz.The Utah Jazz rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Lauri Markkanen will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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