Fred VanVleet has posted a whopping 8.1 assists per game this year, significantly higher than his 7.2 assists per game last year.Out of all players in the league, Fred VanVleet ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 35.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home.The Rockets are expected to see a spike in plays in this game from facing the 4th-fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Dallas Mavericks).The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
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