Michael Porter Jr. has compiled 6.4 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric in recent days.Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. rates in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 30.8 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 4th-fastest pace-of-play road team in the league this year (the Dallas Mavericks).The Denver Nuggets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).Michael Porter Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
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