Trae Young has put up a terrific 12.1 assists per game this year, quite a bit more than his 10.8 assists per game last year.Out of all players in the NBA, Trae Young rates in the 97th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 35.7 minutes per game this year.The Hawks have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA playing at home this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which ought to increase opportunities for the Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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