Nic Claxton has put up an impressive 3.0 offensive boards per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 2.4 offensive boards per game last season.The Rockets have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Brooklyn Nets.Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.While at home, the Houston Rockets have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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