Kyrie Irving has attempted 8.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.8 more than he's attempted overall this season at home.Among all players in the league, Kyrie Irving lands in the 92nd percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game (most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a favorable matchup.Kyrie Irving will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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