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"