Mikal Bridges has posted 4.9 defensive rebounds per game this year at home, putting him among the best in the NBA by this metric in recent days: 88th percentile.Among all players in the league, Mikal Bridges comes in at the 93rd percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 34.6 minutes per game while at home this year.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rank 1stbest in in the league with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have secured 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (losing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional opportunities for offense).Mikal Bridges will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance across the board.
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