RJ Barrett has averaged 7.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year.Among all players in the league, RJ Barrett lands in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 34.3 minutes per game this year.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Raptors will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Chicago Bulls).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year.
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