Kelly Olynyk has compiled 4.2 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 87th percentile.The speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have brought down 9.2 offensive boards per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Pelicans (losing possessions that could otherwise spark bonus chances for offense).Kelly Olynyk figures to see a rise in efficiency for all stats on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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