Out of all players in the league, RJ Barrett slots into the 82nd percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 31.2 minutes per game this year.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 2.4 3-pointers per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, resulting in a good matchup.The Toronto Raptors will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Rockets).Over the last 10 games when they are at home, opposing clubs have collected 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Rockets (turning over possessions that could otherwise create bonus chances for offense).RJ Barrett figures to see a rise in productivity in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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