Myles Turner has averaged 2.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the year at home.The fastest tempo home offense in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Pacers.Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Indiana Pacers rank 3rdbest in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.The Rockets have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (7.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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