Luguentz Dort has averaged 1.4 offensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 81st percentile.The Thunder have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Spurs).On their home court, the Spurs have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.4) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Luguentz Dort will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player production in all stat categories.
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