Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has totaled a whopping 6.3 defensive rebounds per game this season, significantly more than his 4.0 defensive rebounds per game last season.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played 34.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 89th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Thunder have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The {OPP_TEAM} will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year (the Spurs).On their home court, the Spurs have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.4) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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