Damian Lillard has averaged 3.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric in recent days.Damian Lillard has tallied 35.9 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Damian Lillard will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises player performance in all stat categories.
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