LeBron James has averaged 8.7 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 99th percentile.LeBron James has played 34.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 94th percentile.The 10th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 10th-speediest tempo road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).LeBron James figures to see an increase in output for all stats considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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