Kyrie Irving has tallied 6.9 assists per game over the last 9 games while on his home court, 1.8 higher than he's tallied in all games this year at home.Kyrie Irving has played 34.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 93rd percentile.The 3rd-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Mavericks.The Miami Heat have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Kyrie Irving will likely get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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