Miles Bridges has averaged 5.9 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's best in this category in recent days.The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Hornets.The Hornets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).Miles Bridges will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player performance across the board.
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