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Personally, I think the difference in assists is based on how Nelly is having the team play. Against Golden State, Orlando, and today NJ the Mavs were running a lot of half-court sets. When Nelly opens it up you get fewer set plays, a higher tempo game, more pick & rolls, and more assists. Perhaps Nelly is being purposeful ... looking to establish some things that work in the half-court; things to compliment what works when the Mavs push the ball...