Nic Claxton has totaled a measly 5.5 defensive rebounds per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 7.2 defensive rebounds per game last season.The Nets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year.The Nets will likely suffer a reduction in possessions today from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace team in the NBA this year (the Heat).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 8thworst in in the league with only 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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