Donovan Mitchell has posted 5.3 assists per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard.Donovan Mitchell has averaged 35.2 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 96th percentile.The Cavaliers are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 7 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Donovan Mitchell will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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