James Harden has averaged 10.0 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 100th percentile.James Harden has tallied 37.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 99th percentile.The Trail Blazers have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).James Harden will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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