Josh Giddey has posted 4.7 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard over this stretch of games: 87th percentile.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Thunder.The Kings have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Josh Giddey will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player performance for all stats.
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