Among all players in the NBA, Ausar Thompson registers in the 80th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 29.0 minutes per game when playing on the road since the start of last season.Since the start of last season, opposing starting SFs have averaged 36.8% on three-pointers (28th-best in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, identifying this as a favorable matchup.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Detroit Pistons grade out 8thbest in in the league while on the road with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Ausar Thompson ought to see a spike in performance in all facets of the game as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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