Chris Paul has put up 10.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's put up overall this season.The Spurs have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA at home this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Spurs.Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the San Antonio Spurs rank 2nd-best in in the league with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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