Zion Williamson has posted 4.7 assists per game this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- among the league's hottest in this category in recent days.Out of all players in the NBA, Zion Williamson places in the 80th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 30.3 minutes per game this year.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
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