Out of all players in the NBA, Anfernee Simons places in the 93rd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, posting 7.7 per game this year.Anfernee Simons has played 31.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 79th percentile.The matchup against the Spurs is a positive one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 5th-highest three percentage in the league this year (40.4%).The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from facing the 4th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the San Antonio Spurs).The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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