Kevin Durant has tallied 3.4 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league's hottest by this metric in recent games.Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 34.0 minutes per game at home this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Suns.Kevin Durant will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases player production in all stat categories.
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