Rui Hachimura has tallied 0.9 assists per game while playing on the road since the start of last season, putting him in the 21st percentile -- near the bottom of the league in this category.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 10th-slowest pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the {OPP_TEAM}.The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).The Phoenix Suns have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
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