James Harden has posted just 8.5 assists per game this season, significantly lower than his 10.3 assists per game last season.The 4th-least up-tempo pace away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the LA Clippers.The Clippers are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities today from facing the 6th-most sluggish tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 7thworst in in the NBA as the road team with a mere 9.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.James Harden is expected to suffer a reduction in output across the board due to playing away from home in this contest.
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