In contrast to last season's 47.3% rate, Shaedon Sharpe's scoring prowess has been reduced this season to 38.9%.Shaedon Sharpe has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.7 fouls per game last year.In regard to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 107.6 points per game as the road team measures as the fewest in the league this year.Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the other team has logged 117.6 points per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, creating a positive matchup for offensive performance.The Trail Blazers are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from facing the most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks).
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