Deandre Ayton has compiled 10.7 rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 98th percentile.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 9 games while traveling, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Deandre Ayton will likely see a rise in effectiveness across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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