Nikola Vucevic has totaled 7.7 defensive boards per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 98th percentile.Nikola Vucevic has tallied 31.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 83rd percentile.The speediest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Bulls.The Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home court, which ought to boost opportunities for the Chicago Bulls.Nikola Vucevic will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player production for all stats.
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