RJ Barrett has compiled 5.1 defensive rebounds per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile -- among the league leaders by this standard.Among all players in the league, RJ Barrett comes in at the 84th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.4 minutes per game this year.The speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have brought down 9.2 offensive boards per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (losing possessions that could otherwise spark bonus chances for offense).
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