Ricky Rubio has posted 6.3 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile.The Cavaliers have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year on the road, which should lead to more possessions for the Pelicans.Ricky Rubio will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increases player performance in all stat categories.
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