Fred VanVleet has posted an impressive 8.6 assists per game this year, significantly more than his 7.2 assists per game last year.Fred VanVleet has played 36.5 minutes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 99th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Pistons).The Houston Rockets have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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