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The matchup vs. Atlanta is a favorable one; when the Hawks are away from home, they have allowed the 3rd-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (21.1).The 5th-quickest tempo home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from facing the quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Atlanta Hawks).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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