Kelly Olynyk has averaged 4.3 assists per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 84th percentile.The Raptors have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games at home.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which should lead to more possessions for the Raptors.The Raptors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Kelly Olynyk figures to see a rise in performance in all stat categories in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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