Jimmy Butler has put up 5.0 assists per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- near the top of the league by this standard in recent days.Among all players in the NBA, Jimmy Butler lands in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying only 1.0 fouls per game this year.The Warriors will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the quickest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Pistons).The Golden State Warriors rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jimmy Butler stands to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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