Nikola Vucevic has posted 4.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's posted over the course of the year.Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic ranks in the 94th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 34.6 minutes per game this year.The Bulls are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 6thbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 25 games when they are away from home, their opposition has captured 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Jazz (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce bonus opportunities for offense).
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