Deandre Ayton has totaled 8.6 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's totaled over the course of the year.Among all players in the NBA, Deandre Ayton places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 31.7 minutes per game this year.The Trail Blazers are expected to get a boost in plays today from squaring off against the quickest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 15 games when they are on their home court, their opposition has collected 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Bucks (lessening possessions that could otherwise spark more opportunities for offense).
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