I think our guards aren't really looking to grab those long rebounds so we're getting owned on those and back taps. Not sure why that is exactly...Hinrich has typically been solid at grabbing long rebounds and Jimmy gets his fair share of boards (though those are more around the rim I guess). I suppose Brooks isn't rebounding a ton. Not really sure where the true issue lies.
MDJ is averaging a career low in rebounds per36, but that is only about 1 board per game difference tops.
Jimmy gets a pass, because he has the brace on his hand. But his boards are fine.
Pau is getting his. And it's more than Boozer.
Jo is getting his.
Taj is not getting his. But not enough to be the dominant difference.
Kirk's are down slightly.
So yes. It's a FG% issue. We're shooting better, and the other teams are shooting better against us. Less rebound opportunities in general hurt the overall rebounding numbers.
After a handful of games in, I'm not worried about rebounding ability. It's there, we have it. Once the defense starts locking down, then the team RPG numbers will go up.