Royce O'Neale has tallied an impressive 5.9 defensive boards per game this year, significantly more than his 4.3 defensive boards per game last year.Compared to last year's 31.6 mark, Royce O'Neale's playing time has jumped this year to 33.5 minutes per game.The Nets are expected to see a spike in plays today from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league this year (the Boston Celtics).Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has captured 9.4 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).
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