Alperen Sengun has posted 4.9 assists per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the league leaders by this standard over this stretch of games.The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Rockets will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pacers).The Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Alperen Sengun will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to improve player production for all stats.
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