Michael Porter Jr. has compiled an impressive 6.9 defensive rebounds per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.8 defensive rebounds per game last year.Michael Porter Jr. has played 31.4 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Hawks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.
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