Anfernee Simons has put up 4.3 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric over this stretch of games.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league at home this year.The Portland Trail Blazers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Anfernee Simons will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player production across the board.
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