Out of all players in the NBA, Deni Avdija comes in at the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 30.1 minutes per game since the start of last season.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 47.0% on three-pointers (highest in the NBA) against the Golden State Warriors, making this a favorable matchup.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Deni Avdija will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.
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