Chris Paul has averaged a whopping 7.6 assists per game this year, a significant increase from his 6.7 assists per game last year.Out of all players in the NBA, Chris Paul registers in the 75th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 28.1 minutes per game away from home this year.The Spurs have played at the 8th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Spurs will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from facing the 6th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Spurs grade out 7th-best in in the NBA while playing away from home with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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