Walker Kessler has averaged an impressive 4.0 offensive rebounds per game this year, significantly more than his 2.6 offensive rebounds per game last year.The Utah Jazz will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds save possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the league as the home team with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Walker Kessler is expected to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories considering holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
|