Dejounte Murray has averaged 34.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 93rd percentile.The 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Atlanta Hawks.The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to increase plays for the Atlanta Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have nabbed 10.2 offensive boards per game (9th-fewest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to bonus opportunities for offense).
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