Kyle Lowry has tallied 4.9 assists per game this year, placing him in the 89th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard in recent days.Kyle Lowry has averaged 29.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 78th percentile.The Celtics have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Kyle Lowry will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts stat production across the board.
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