Fred VanVleet led the Houston Rockets to a close win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, recording 9 assists. He played 36 minutes and helped his team secure a 120-118 victory. VanVleet also scored 9 points and hit two three-pointers.
What It Means
VanVleet’s 9 assists marked the highest in the game and exceeded his projection by two. This performance is part of a consistent pattern, as he has had four different streaks of at least five assists this season. Currently, he averages 5.9 assists per game, ranking him first on the Rockets and 13th among point guards in the league. His ability to lead in assists has been evident, finishing with the most assists in his games 34% of the time this season.
