James Harden has compiled 8.7 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 99th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league in this category in recent games.Among all players in the league, James Harden places in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 34.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Clippers.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Clippers rank 9th-best in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.James Harden should get a boost in production for all stats due to owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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