Luka Doncic has compiled 7.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 98th percentile.Luka Doncic has averaged 34.9 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Luka Doncic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player performance for all stats.
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