Paul George has averaged 3.5 assists per game this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- among the league's best by this metric recently.Out of all players in the NBA, Paul George comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 33.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The 7th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Clippers.The LA Clippers will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from facing the 5th-quickest pace visiting offense in the league this year (the Dallas Mavericks).Paul George will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally improves player performance in all stat categories.
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