Lauri Markkanen has compiled 6.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this standard: 96th percentile.Lauri Markkanen has tallied 33.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 87th percentile.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Jazz.The Utah Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).The San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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