Andre Drummond has averaged 0.3 assists per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 15th percentile -- among the NBA's worst by this standard.The least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers.The 76ers will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the least up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Charlotte Hornets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the 76ers rank 9thworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with a mere 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Andre Drummond will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player production in all stat categories.
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