Chris Paul has tallied 9.1 assists per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard.The Spurs have played at the 9th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Spurs are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from being pitted against the quickest tempo away team in the league this year (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the San Antonio Spurs grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 10.6 offensive boards per game over the last 14 games.Chris Paul will likely see an increase in performance in all facets of the game considering controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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