Draymond Green has averaged 6.7 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 97th percentile.Draymond Green has played 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.6 higher than he's played over the course of the year.The Golden State Warriors have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 7 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Draymond Green will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally increases player production across the board.
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