Kyle Lowry has averaged 5.9 assists per game this year at home, putting him among the NBA's leaders by this metric over this stretch of games: 93rd percentile.Kyle Lowry has averaged 33.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 92nd percentile.The Heat have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league away from their home court this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Pelicans.The Pelicans have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the league to opposing squads this year (which also lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Kyle Lowry will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually improves player production in all facets of the game.
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