Chris Paul has compiled an impressive 8.2 assists per game this season, significantly higher than his 6.7 assists per game last season.Among all players in the league, Chris Paul registers in the 75th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 29.1 minutes per game this year.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games while at home.The San Antonio Spurs are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Spurs grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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