Fred VanVleet has posted a terrific 8.6 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.2 assists per game last season.Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 36.3 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while at home.The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Indiana Pacers).Away from their home court, the Pacers have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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