Jerami Grant has averaged 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's averaged over the course of the season.Jerami Grant has tallied 34.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 93rd percentile.The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have secured 9.6 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Timberwolves (minimizing possessions that could otherwise result in extra chances for offense).Jerami Grant will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all facets of the game.
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