Malaki Branham has posted a terrific 3.2 assists per game this season, significantly more than his 1.9 assists per game last season.Out of all players in the NBA, Malaki Branham ranks in the 21st percentile for personal fouls, logging a lowly 1.4 fouls per game away from his home court this year.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league as the road team this year.While at home, the Kings have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Malaki Branham will likely get a boost in output in all stat categories as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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