Out of all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic measures in the 91st percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 34.0 minutes per game playing at home this year.Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, creating a positive matchup.Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 25 games, their opposition has come down with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).Nikola Vucevic should see an increase in productivity across the board as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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