Gordon Hayward has put up a measly 3.1 assists per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 4.1 assists per game last season.Gordon Hayward has tallied a lowly 24.5 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 31.5 minutes per game last year.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which ought to reduce possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with only 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.
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