Paul George has tallied 4.8 defensive rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 89th percentile.Out of all players in the league, Paul George measures in the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 33.9 minutes per game on the road this year.The Clippers will likely see a rise in opportunities today from squaring off against the 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Pistons).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Clippers grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.This year, their opposition has brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate further opportunities for offense).
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