Toumani Camara has totaled 2.1 offensive rebounds per game this year at home, ranking him among the NBA's best by this standard over this stretch of games: 90th percentile.The Trail Blazers will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Spurs).The Portland Trail Blazers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, opposing teams have captured 9.9 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the San Antonio Spurs (losing possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense).Toumani Camara will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.
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