Jrue Holiday has tallied 6.0 assists per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.6 more than he's tallied overall this season at home.Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday places in the 86th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to increase possessions for the Boston Celtics.The Boston Celtics check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jrue Holiday will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance in all facets of the game.
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