Fred VanVleet has compiled 7.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's compiled over the course of the season.Fred VanVleet has played 35.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 97th percentile.The 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets will likely see an increase in plays in this game from squaring off against the 7th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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