Anfernee Simons has compiled an impressive 5.3 assists per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 4.1 assists per game last season.Anfernee Simons has tallied 34.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 91st percentile.The Portland Trail Blazers will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 5th-quickest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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