Shaedon Sharpe has totaled a whopping 3.6 assists per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 1.2 assists per game last year.Compared to last season's 21.8 rate, Shaedon Sharpe's playing time has spiked this season to 37.9 minutes per game.The Lakers have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should boost possessions for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 6thbest in in the NBA with 13.5 offensive boards per game this year.Shaedon Sharpe will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production in all facets of the game.
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