Nassir Little has made 55.8% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 16.1% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the season.Out of all players in the league, Nassir Little rates in the 23rd percentile for personal fouls, averaging just 1.3 fouls per game this year.The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 24th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 5 games (5.6).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns rank 5thbest in in the league on the road with 11.8 offensive boards per game this year.Playing at home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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