Jayson Tatum has averaged 7.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 more than he's averaged overall this season.Among all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 35.8 minutes per game this year.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 17 games.Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have snagged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).
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