Kelly Olynyk has put up 4.3 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 84th percentile.The Raptors have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the league over the last 15 games when playing at home.The Toronto Raptors will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 2nd-best in in the NBA as the home team with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Kelly Olynyk will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally boosts player performance in all facets of the game.
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