Deni Avdija has tallied 3.5 assists per game this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric in recent days.The most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 4th-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers).The Trail Blazers have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
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