Julius Randle has averaged 6.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year.Among all players in the NBA, Julius Randle rates in the 93rd percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 34.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.The Heat have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Julius Randle figures to get a boost in efficiency across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this game.
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