The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Nuggets.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Denver Nuggets grade out 8thworst in in the league with a mere 9.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Aaron Gordon will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually worsens stat production in all stat categories.
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