Pascal Siakam has put up 4.8 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 90th percentile.Out of all players in the league, Pascal Siakam ranks in the 92nd percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 34.0 minutes per game this year.The 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers are expected to see a rise in possessions today from competing against the 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA this year (the San Antonio Spurs).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pacers rank 6thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 11.2 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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