Josh Giddey has posted just 4.4 assists per game this year, significantly less than his 6.2 assists per game last year.In contrast to last season's 31.3 clip, Josh Giddey's playing time has decreased this season to 25.2 minutes per game.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year.The Nets have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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