RJ Barrett has tallied 4.8 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 10th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 12thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have secured 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers (reducing possessions that could otherwise generate added chances for offense).RJ Barrett is expected to get a boost in productivity in all facets of the game due to possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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