Kyrie Irving has posted 4.8 defensive boards per game this year at home, putting him among the league's hottest in this category in recent days: 87th percentile.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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