Jeremy Sochan has tallied 4.3 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the hottest players in the NBA in this category recently: 76th percentile.The Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.The Spurs are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 7th-fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has come down with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (reducing possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).Jeremy Sochan will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boost stat production in all stat categories.
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