Deandre Ayton has averaged a whopping 1.5 steals per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 0.6 steals 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.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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