The matchup vs. Portland is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; when the Trail Blazers have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.3).The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the league this year, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Kings.The Sacramento Kings have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).On their home court, the Trail Blazers have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (12.3) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Harrison Barnes will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to reduces stat production across the board.
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