James Harden has totaled 8.4 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 99th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, James Harden slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 33.9 minutes per game this year.The Jazz have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the LA Clippers.Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers rank 2nd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.James Harden will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player production in all stat categories.
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