Jimmy Butler has put up 5.3 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 93rd percentile.Jimmy Butler has tallied 39.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 5.2 higher than he's tallied overall this year at home.The Miami Heat rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Cavaliers have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jimmy Butler will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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