Tyler Herro has posted 3.8 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 86th percentile.Tyler Herro has been on the court for 29.8 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 77th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Miami Heat check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Knicks have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Tyler Herro will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improves player production for all stats.
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