Onyeka Okongwu has averaged 8.4 rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The Hawks have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Hawks will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rank 14thbest in in the NBA on the road with 14.6 offensive boards per game this year.
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