Darius Garland has averaged 7.8 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 98th percentile.Darius Garland has tallied 34.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 96th percentile.The Knicks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Knicks have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Darius Garland will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises stat production across the board.
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