Donovan Mitchell has tallied 8.3 assists per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 more than he's tallied in all games this year.Donovan Mitchell has averaged 35.1 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The Kings have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should increase opportunities for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, opposing clubs have grabbed 9.3 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Kings (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate added chances for offense).
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