Devin Vassell has tallied 5.0 assists per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season.Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Vassell registers in the 83rd percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 31.4 minutes per game this year.The Spurs have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Spurs are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).While on the road, the Pelicans have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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