Jimmy Butler has totaled 5.3 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 93rd percentile.Jimmy Butler has been on the court for 39.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 5.2 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season at home.The Miami Heat check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).The Jazz have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (5.8) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jimmy Butler will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually raises stat production in all facets of the game.
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