Jalen Green has totaled 3.2 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric in recent days.The Houston Rockets have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while at home.The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in plays today from competing against the most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Indiana Pacers).Away from their home court, the Pacers have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jalen Green will likely see an increase in performance across the board in light of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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