Marcus Smart has put up 6.0 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the league's best by this metric recently: 94th percentile.Marcus Smart has been on the court for 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 89th percentile.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Knicks have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Marcus Smart will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance for all stats.
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