Fred VanVleet has compiled a whopping 8.8 assists per game this season, significantly more than his 7.2 assists per game last season.Among all players in the NBA, Fred VanVleet places in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 36.5 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which should raise opportunities for the Rockets.Fred VanVleet is expected to see an increase in output in all facets of the game due to enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.
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