Scoot Henderson has put up 4.2 assists per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- one of the best in the league 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).Scoot Henderson is expected to get a boost in effectiveness for all stats on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.
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