Jayson Tatum has totaled 4.4 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 88th percentile.Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 35.3 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Celtics are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the fastest pace away team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 8thbest in in the NBA while playing at home with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 10 games, the other team has grabbed 8.6 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pacers (shortening possessions that could otherwise bring about further opportunities for offense).
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