LeBron James has averaged 6.8 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 97th percentile.LeBron James has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 97th percentile.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA on the road this year.The Timberwolves have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league on their home court this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
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