This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 48.4% on 3-pointers (30th-best in the NBA) against the Spurs, branding this as a good matchup.The Spurs have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds continue possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 15thbest in in the league on their home court with 14.6 offensive boards per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the Spurs have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (9.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Scoot Henderson has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 10.4% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while on his home court.
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