Deni Avdija has averaged 6.0 defensive boards per game while on the road since the start of last season, placing him in the 94th percentile -- among the best in the league by this metric.Among all players in the league, Deni Avdija comes in at the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 30.0 minutes per game since the start of last season.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 7 games.The Trail Blazers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from facing the 7th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the New Orleans Pelicans).The Portland Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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