Jalen Williams has put up 3.8 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's put up over the course of the season.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home.The Pelicans have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jalen Williams will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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