Kelly Olynyk led the Raptors in assists during their game against the Pistons on Saturday. He recorded 5 assists, exceeding his projection by that same amount. In just 14 minutes of play, Olynyk also scored 4 points on perfect shooting, but the Raptors fell short, losing 123-114.
What It Means
Olynyk’s 5-assist performance was a standout for him as he led his team in this category. This season, he is averaging only 1.9 assists per game. Despite limited playing time, he has shown efficiency with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and a three-point percentage of 44%. Olynyk has finished in the top-5 at his position for assists in 40% of his games this year. However, the Raptors have struggled overall when he’s played, with a record of just 1-14.
