Fred VanVleet has tallied 35.8 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 7.7 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, identifying this as a good matchup.The 8th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Houston Rockets.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Houston Rockets.The Houston Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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