Malcolm Brogdon has put up 5.9 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 95th percentile.Malcolm Brogdon has averaged 33.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 90th percentile.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Malcolm Brogdon will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to improves player production in all facets of the game.
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