Damian Lillard has totaled 6.8 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 98th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Damian Lillard ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 35.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games on their home court.The Hornets have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Damian Lillard will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player performance across the board.
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