Anfernee Simons has posted 5.2 assists per game this year at home, putting him among the league's hottest by this standard in recent days: 92nd percentile.Anfernee Simons has played 31.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The 6th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.Anfernee Simons will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player production in all stat categories.
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