Naji Marshall has posted 2.4 assists per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.9 higher than he's posted in all games this season at home.The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new 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 eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Naji Marshall will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.
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