Julius Randle has totaled 8.0 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 99th percentile.Julius Randle has tallied 34.6 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Julius Randle will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production across the board.
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