The matchup vs. Portland is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Portland Trail Blazers have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 30th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (59.7%).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 1stbest in in the league with 15.1 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, the other team has grabbed 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Trail Blazers (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce bonus chances for offense).This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.2 foul shots per game (27th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
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