Bradley Beal has posted a lowly 3.2 assists per game this year, quite a bit less than his 5.4 assists per game last year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Phoenix Suns will likely see a decline in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-slowest tempo away team in the league this year (the LA Clippers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 5thworst in in the NBA playing at home with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 14 games when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has brought down 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers (preserving possessions that can lead to added opportunities for offense).
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