Nicolas Batum has tallied just 1.2 assists per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 2.0 assists per game last year.The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.The LA Clippers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Charlotte Hornets).The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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