Malcolm Brogdon has totaled 7.5 assists per game while playing away from home this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in possessions today from competing against the 8th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).The Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Malcolm Brogdon figures to get a boost in production across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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