Stephon Castle has posted 4.2 assists per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric.The Spurs have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games playing at home.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Spurs.The Spurs check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Stephon Castle is expected to get a boost in performance for all stats considering possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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