DeMar DeRozan has compiled 6.3 assists per game this year on the road, putting him among the league leaders by this standard recently: 96th percentile.Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan comes in at the 96th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 35.1 minutes per game while on the road this year.The Heat have played at the 9th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Chicago Bulls.Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 1stbest in in the league with 17.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, opposing clubs have brought down 9.1 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Heat (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in bonus chances for offense).
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