Jrue Holiday has played 30.5 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 7thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 8 games.At home, the New York Knicks have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.9) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Jrue Holiday will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost stat production in all facets of the game.
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