Kevin Love has put up 3.0 assists per game this year at home, putting him among the hottest players in the league by this metric recently: 76th percentile.The Miami Heat are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the league this year (the Grizzlies).The Grizzlies have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Kevin Love will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases stat production across the board.
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