text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_27723526_9 (high_assists VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who had highest assists at game on December 21?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(high_assists) FROM table_27723526_9 WHERE date = "December 21"