Collin Sexton has tallied 3.3 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 80th percentile.The Utah Jazz have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 8 games while at home.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Utah Jazz.The Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games, the other team has brought down 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Pelicans (reducing possessions that could otherwise produce additional opportunities for offense).
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