Trae Young has posted 10.1 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.Trae Young has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 25 games.The Celtics have played at the 9th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games at home, which should boost possessions for the Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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