Al Horford has posted 3.6 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the league's hottest by this standard in recent days: 81st percentile.Al Horford has averaged 35.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.9 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Knicks have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Al Horford will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production across the board.
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