Compared to last year's 36.9 mark, Kyrie Irving's playing time has been reduced this year to 32.4 minutes per game.The Dallas Mavericks will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks rank 8thworst in in the NBA with just 9.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Kyrie Irving will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to lower stat production for all stats.
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