Paul George has averaged 4.8 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category over this stretch.Out of all players in the NBA, Paul George comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Clippers.The LA Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Dallas Mavericks).Paul George will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally improves player performance in all stat categories.
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