Chris Paul has put up a lowly 8.8 assists per game this year, significantly lower than his 10.4 assists per game last year.Chris Paul has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the Suns.The Nuggets have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Chris Paul will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road tends to worsens player production in all stat categories.
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