Scottie Barnes has put up 2.7 offensive boards per game this year at home, putting him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard in recent days: 92nd percentile.Out of all players in the league, Scottie Barnes lands in the 92nd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 34.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The Raptors rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has brought down 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to extra opportunities for offense).Scottie Barnes should get a boost in production in all facets of the game due to owning the home court advantage in this game.
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