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NBA PicksDuop Reath has successfully made 72.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 22.6% more than he's converted over the course of the season. Duop Reath has played 24.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.4 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The Spurs have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games, the other team has captured 14.2 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense). Jerami Grant will likely suffer a reduction in production in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this matchup.
Anfernee Simons has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Over the last 5 games, the other team has captured 14.2 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense). Anfernee Simons will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases stat production across the board.
Anfernee Simons has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's averaged overall this year. As it relates to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 106.2 points per game without the home court advantage rates worst in the NBA this year. Over the last 5 games, the other team has captured 14.2 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs (saving possessions that can create added chances for offense). Anfernee Simons will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases stat production across the board.
Julian Champagnie has made 2.7 treys per game over the last 6 games at home, 1.1 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season when playing at home. As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 4th-most aggressive offense in the NBA with the home court advantage over the last 10 games has been the Spurs. The speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the San Antonio Spurs. Julian Champagnie has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 7.9% higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Julian Champagnie is expected to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
The Spurs have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should raise possessions for the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Scoot Henderson has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 21.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.