Jrue Holiday has tallied 5.1 assists per game at home this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric.Jrue Holiday has tallied 33.1 minutes per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Magic).This year when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have captured 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Magic (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about extra opportunities for offense).Jrue Holiday stands to get a boost in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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