Nikola Vucevic has averaged a whopping 8.1 defensive boards per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 8.9 defensive boards per game last year.Among all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic comes in at the 88th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 33.2 minutes per game at home this year.The Chicago Bulls will likely see a rise in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-quickest pace home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Spurs).Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.This year when they are on their home court, opposing squads have grabbed 9.6 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Spurs (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about added chances for offense).
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