Julius Randle has totaled 5.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's totaled overall this year.Julius Randle has tallied 35.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 97th percentile.The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).The Heat have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Julius Randle will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improves player performance for all stats.
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