James Harden has averaged 8.3 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 98th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden rates in the 89th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 34.5 minutes per game this year.The Clippers are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from facing the 7th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 8th-best in in the league while at home with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.James Harden will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually improves player performance across the board.
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