Malik Monk has averaged 3.9 assists per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league leaders in this category.The Kings have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA when playing away from home this year.Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have snagged 9.6 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).Malik Monk will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve stat production in all stat categories.
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