Al Horford has posted 2.9 assists per game this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's best in this category in recent games.The Celtics have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team.The Spurs have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Boston Celtics.The Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Al Horford stands to see an increase in effectiveness in all stat categories as a result of holding the home court advantage in this contest.
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