Onyeka Okongwu has tallied 2.7 offensive boards per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 97th percentile.The 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Hawks.The Hawks will likely see an increase in possessions today from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 8thbest in in the league when playing at home with 11.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
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