Jimmy Butler has totaled 5.3 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league in this category: 93rd percentile.Jimmy Butler has averaged 39.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 5.2 more than he's averaged overall this season at home.The Miami Heat check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).The Cavaliers have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the NBA 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 enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player performance for all stats.
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