Jalen Johnson has posted 3.7 assists per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 80th percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard in recent days.Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Johnson measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 33.1 minutes per game away from home since the start of last season.The 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank best in the NBA while on the road with 12.3 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
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