Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 6.4 assists per game this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric in recent days.Among all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lands in the 92nd percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 34.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The 6th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA while traveling this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Memphis Grizzlies have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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