DeMar DeRozan has posted 5.3 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 92nd percentile.DeMar DeRozan has tallied 37.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 100th percentile.The Chicago Bulls will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Wizards).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank best in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.DeMar DeRozan will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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