Herbert Jones has played 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.5 higher than he's played in all games this year.The matchup vs. Portland is a favorable one; when the Trail Blazers have the home court advantage, they have given up the 23rd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (16.2).The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).While playing at home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.6) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Herbert Jones has sunk 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's converted in all games this season.
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