Yves Missi has averaged 3.5 offensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 99th percentile.The Pelicans will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 7th-quickest tempo road team in the league over the last 5 games (the 76ers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 5th-best in in the league at home with 12.7 offensive boards per game this year.Yves Missi will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
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