Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 5.5 defensive boards per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric in recent games.Michael Porter Jr. has been on the court for 34.4 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 8th-best in in the league while playing at home with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 11 games.Michael Porter Jr. is expected to see an increase in efficiency across the board as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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