Scottie Barnes has totaled 4.9 assists per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric.Scottie Barnes has been on the court for 34.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 94th percentile.The Toronto Raptors rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Heat have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Scottie Barnes will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to improves player production across the board.
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