Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 4.2 defensive boards per game on the road since the start of last season, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the league's best in this category.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been on the court for 35.1 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season, putting him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The 10th-most up-tempo pace visiting team in the NBA this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.1 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will likely see a rise in production across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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