The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA when playing away from home this year.The Trail Blazers will likely see a decline in possessions today from competing against the 5th-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Suns).The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, their opposition has brought down 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Suns (saving possessions that can result in additional chances for offense).Deandre Ayton stands to suffer a drop-off in performance for all stats considering playing away from hom in this matchup.
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