DeMar DeRozan has compiled 5.3 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 93rd percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan registers in the 100th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 37.7 minutes per game this year.The Chicago Bulls will likely get a boost in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace team in the NBA this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls grade out 6th-best in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.DeMar DeRozan will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to boost player production for all stats.
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