Deandre Ayton has tallied an impressive 8.6 defensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit more than his 7.3 defensive rebounds per game last season.The Lakers have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should boost possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 6thbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year.Deandre Ayton will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts player performance across the board.
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