Kelly Olynyk has posted 6.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he's posted overall this year.The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Jazz.The Utah Jazz check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).On their home court, the Celtics have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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