Nikola Vucevic has tallied 7.9 defensive boards per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 97th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.3 minutes per game since the start of last season.The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Oklahoma City Thunder).The Chicago Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Vucevic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally increases stat production for all stats.
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