Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has posted 4.7 defensive boards per game when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 87th percentile -- near the top of the league by this standard.Out of all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks in the 92nd percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 34.2 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Thunder have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage.The Kings have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which should boost opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.This year, opposing clubs have brought down 9.0 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the Sacramento Kings (reducing possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense).
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