Austin Reaves has averaged 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's averaged overall this year.Austin Reaves has played 29.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 more than he's played overall this season.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the league over the last 5 games.When playing away from home, the Mavericks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Austin Reaves will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increases player performance in all stat categories.
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