Jayson Tatum has averaged 4.2 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's hottest in this category over this stretch.Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum comes in at the 97th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 35.5 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Boston Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 6th-quickest tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Magic).The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 13 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, opposing teams have brought down 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Orlando Magic (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark additional opportunities for offense).
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