Scoot Henderson has averaged 5.1 assists per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard in recent days.The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 19 games as the road team.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which should raise opportunities for the Trail Blazers.The Trail Blazers rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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