Lauri Markkanen has made 3.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three overall this year.Out of all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen ranks in the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game this year.The Utah Jazz have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games as the home team.The Jazz have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Lauri Markkanen will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually raises player performance across the board.
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