Paolo Banchero has put up 4.8 assists per game this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- among the league's hottest by this metric recently.Paolo Banchero has played 34.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 12thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have collected 8.8 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (losing possessions that could otherwise generate extra chances for offense).Paolo Banchero will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually boosts stat production in all facets of the game.
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