Jerami Grant has compiled an impressive 2.8 assists per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 2.0 assists per game last season.Jerami Grant has played 35.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 96th percentile.The Lakers have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should boost possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 6thbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year.Jerami Grant will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost stat production across the board.
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