Michael Porter Jr. has put up 5.7 defensive boards per game since the start of last season at home, ranking him among the league leaders in this category recently: 90th percentile.In contrast to last season's 32.4 rate, Michael Porter Jr.'s playing time has risen this season to 36.8 minutes per game.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).Michael Porter Jr. stands to see a spike in performance in all stat categories in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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