Scottie Barnes has averaged a terrific 5.8 assists per game this year, significantly more than his 4.8 assists per game last year.Among all players in the NBA, Scottie Barnes places in the 94th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 35.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 12thbest in in the league as the home team with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 25 games, opposing teams have nabbed 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (reducing possessions that could otherwise create additional opportunities for offense).Scottie Barnes will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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