Victor Wembanyama has put up 11.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 3.0 higher than he's put up over the course of the season.Among all players in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama places in the 77th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 30.0 minutes per game this year.The Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.The Spurs are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 7th-fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has come down with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (reducing possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).
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