Victor Wembanyama has put up 7.9 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 98th percentile.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the NBA this year.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to more opportunities for the Spurs.The Spurs rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, opposing teams have come down with 9.1 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Kings (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).
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