Deni Avdija has posted 2.8 assists per game this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard in recent games.The 6th-fastest tempo team in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers.The Trail Blazers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from facing the most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Rockets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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