Donovan Mitchell has been on the court for 34.7 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.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).Donovan Mitchell will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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