Devin Vassell has averaged 3.2 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric in recent days.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games while at home.The San Antonio Spurs are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Spurs grade out 9th-best in in the NBA with the home court advantage with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Devin Vassell will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases stat production in all stat categories.
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