Jimmy Butler has totaled 1.4 steals per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile.Jimmy Butler has averaged 33.9 minutes per game while playing at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Kings have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Heat.Jimmy Butler is expected to get a boost in efficiency across the board on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.
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