Tim Hardaway Jr. has averaged 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.4 more than he's averaged in all games this season at home.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Dallas Mavericks grade out 11thbest in in the NBA when playing at home with 10.5 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.This year, their opposition has nabbed 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense).Tim Hardaway Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases player production for all stats.
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