Nic Claxton has compiled 6.7 defensive rebounds per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 96th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric.Nic Claxton has averaged a measly 0.0 technical fouls per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 0.2 technicals per game last year.The Brooklyn Nets will likely see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.This year, opposing clubs have collected 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Raptors (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).
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