Tari Eason has posted 6.6 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's posted overall this season.The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pacers).The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Tari Eason will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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