Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has posted 4.2 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 84th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 33.6 minutes per game on his home court this year.The 7th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 3rd-best in in the league with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will likely see a spike in output across the board due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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