Anfernee Simons has compiled 5.5 assists per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 93rd percentile.Among all players in the league, Anfernee Simons comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 34.6 minutes per game at home since the start of last season.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Thunder have played at the speediest tempo in the NBA away from their home city this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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