Michael Porter Jr. has totaled 8.0 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 more than he's totaled in all games this year.Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 31.6 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA this year, which should boost possessions for the Nuggets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Michael Porter Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
|