Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 4.6 assists per game this year on the road, putting him among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard recently: 88th percentile.The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to boost opportunities for the Suns.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.While playing at home, the Houston Rockets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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