Walker Kessler has totaled 2.9 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 98th percentile.The Thunder have played at the 7th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost possessions for the Jazz.The Utah Jazz rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Walker Kessler will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually improves player performance in all stat categories.
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