RJ Barrett has averaged 4.4 defensive boards per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this metric.Among all players in the league, RJ Barrett measures in the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 33.4 minutes per game away from his home court this year.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 13thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.This year, opposing squads have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense).RJ Barrett will likely see a rise in productivity in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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