Donovan Mitchell has tallied 7.1 assists per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 more than he's tallied over the course of the year.Donovan Mitchell has played 35.3 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely get a boost in plays in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Donovan Mitchell will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to boost player production across the board.
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