Stephen Curry has averaged 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 83rd percentile.The Golden State Warriors have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 14thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 14.3 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have captured 8.6 offensive boards per game (4th-lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about additional chances for offense).Stephen Curry will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance in all stat categories.
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