Among all players in the league, Keita Bates-Diop comes in at the 24th percentile for playing time, tallying a mere 18.0 minutes per game at home this year.The 5th-least up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.The Suns rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).On their home court, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
|