LeBron James has totaled 8.3 assists per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric.Among all players in the league, LeBron James lands in the 92nd percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 34.3 minutes per game at home this year.The 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Lakers.The Lakers will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Thunder).LeBron James ought to see an increase in productivity in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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