Deandre Ayton has compiled an impressive 3.1 offensive boards per game this year, a big improvement over his 2.6 offensive boards per game last year.Out of all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton slots into the 79th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 31.2 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in possessions today from competing against the 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Deandre Ayton will likely see a rise in production across the board as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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