Deandre Ayton has averaged 32.1 minutes per game playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games.The Thunder have played at the speediest tempo in the NBA away from their home city this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).Deandre Ayton will likely get a boost in productivity in all stat categories as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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