Fred VanVleet has posted 6.5 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 97th percentile.Fred VanVleet has played 35.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Jazz have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Fred VanVleet will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to increases player performance across the board.
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