Among all players in the NBA, Kyrie Irving rates in the 94th percentile for playing time, averaging a massive 34.4 minutes per game this year.The Mavericks have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Mavericks are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 8th-fastest pace-of-play road team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Utah Jazz).Kyrie Irving will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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