Anfernee Simons has put up 21.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.5 higher than he's put up over the course of the season.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.This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 50.2% on field goal attempts (highest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, identifying this as a strong matchup.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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