Chris Paul has put up 10.4 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.Chris Paul has averaged 33.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Thunder have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Suns.The Phoenix Suns rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Chris Paul will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improves player production in all facets of the game.
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