Brook Lopez has averaged 3.6 assists per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 1.9 more than he's averaged overall this year at home.Out of all players in the league, Brook Lopez measures in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.6 minutes per game this year.The speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Milwaukee Bucks.The Cleveland Cavaliers have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Brook Lopez will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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