Donovan Mitchell has compiled 5.5 assists per game over the last 15 games, 0.9 higher than he's compiled over the course of the season.Out of all players in the league, Donovan Mitchell slots into the 78th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 30.6 minutes per game on his home court this year.The 3rd-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Cavaliers.The Cavaliers are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 20 games (the Pacers).Donovan Mitchell will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises player production in all facets of the game.
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