Michael Porter Jr. has put up 2.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's put up over the course of the season.Michael Porter Jr. has played 37.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.6 more than he's played in all games this year.The Denver Nuggets check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).While playing on the road, the Heat have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Michael Porter Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increases stat production for all stats.
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