Zach Collins has totaled 3.5 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 82nd percentile.Zach Collins has been on the court for a whopping 26.8 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 22.4 minutes per game last season.The Spurs have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.The Spurs are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 7th-fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has come down with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (reducing possessions that could otherwise create bonus opportunities for offense).
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