Marcus Smart has averaged 6.3 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 96th percentile.Marcus Smart has tallied 30.9 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The Boston Celtics have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games playing at home.The Hawks have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should increase possessions for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
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