Darius Garland has tallied 8.2 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this standard: 99th percentile.Darius Garland has played 35.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 95th percentile.The Heat have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (8.7) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (which can also create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Darius Garland will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually raises player performance in all stat categories.
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