LeBron James has posted 6.7 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 97th percentile.LeBron James has played 34.8 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA this year.The Grizzlies have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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