Fred VanVleet has tallied 5.8 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric over this stretch of games.Among all players in the league, Fred VanVleet comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 33.8 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The Houston Rockets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Fred VanVleet will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player performance across the board.
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