Trey Lyles has tallied 3.9 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 80th percentile.The Kings have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games while on their home court.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA this year, which should raise possessions for the Kings.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Kings grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Trey Lyles will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production for all stats.
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