James Harden has put up 11.4 assists per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 2.7 more than he's put up overall this year at home.Out of all players in the league, James Harden comes in at the 89th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 34.0 minutes per game this year.The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 17 games when playing at home.The Miami Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).James Harden will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player performance across the board.
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