Trae Young has put up 11.5 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 100th percentile.Trae Young has played 35.9 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 97th percentile.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the quickest pace in the NBA playing at home this year.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Atlanta Hawks.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 8th-best in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.
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