Andrew Nembhard has put up 4.0 assists per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 85th percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard.The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the league when playing at home this year.The Pacers are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from facing the 9th-fastest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Miami Heat).This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have collected 9.6 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the league) vs. the Heat (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark extra opportunities for offense).
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