Shaedon Sharpe has compiled a terrific 3.6 assists per game this year, a significant increase from his 1.2 assists per game last year.Relative to last year's 21.8 mark, Shaedon Sharpe's playing time has surged this year to 36.6 minutes per game.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).Shaedon Sharpe ought to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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