Nikola Vucevic has posted 2.9 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 75th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Vucevic rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 34.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 6 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Without the home court advantage, the Magic have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Vucevic will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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