Malik Monk has compiled an impressive 6.8 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.9 assists per game last year.The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Kings.The Cavaliers have played at the 7th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which should increase opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Kings rank 9thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.Malik Monk will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improve stat production in all facets of the game.
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