Michael Porter Jr. has put up 7.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's put up in all games this season.Among all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 83rd percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 31.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should raise opportunities for the Denver Nuggets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Michael Porter Jr. stands to get a boost in production across the board considering holding the home court advantage in this game.
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