Shaedon Sharpe has put up 0.5 assists per game on the road since the start of last season, placing him in the 10th percentile -- one of the worst in the NBA by this metric.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing away from home.The Hawks have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Trail Blazers.With the home court advantage, the Hawks have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Shaedon Sharpe will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player production in all facets of the game.
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