Joel Embiid has tallied 3.9 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 87th percentile.Joel Embiid has averaged 33.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Wizards have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the 76ers.The Wizards have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Joel Embiid will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boosts player performance in all stat categories.
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