Lonzo Ball has compiled 4.0 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 87th percentile.The Chicago Bulls are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Oklahoma City Thunder).The Chicago Bulls have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Lonzo Ball ought to see a rise in production in all facets of the game in light of holding the home court advantage in this game.
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