Dallas @ Oklahoma City picks

In comparison to last year's 8.2 clip, Luka Doncic's shot attempts from beyond the arc have surged this year to 10.7 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic places in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 37.5 minutes per game while on the road this year. The matchup against the Thunder is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Relative to last year's 33.7% clip, Jalen Williams's three-point efficiency has jumped this year to 42.5%. Jalen Williams has played 30.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. In terms of threes, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 38.7% rate of converted threes settles in as the best in the NBA this year. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 5.2 three attempts per game (8th-highest in the league) against the Mavericks, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.

Relative to last year's 75.2% clip, Daniel Gafford's shooting performance has diminished this year to 69.4%. Daniel Gafford has attempted 0.0 treys per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 5th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Daniel Gafford measures in the 96th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 3.0 fouls per game this year. The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks. As a team, the Dallas Mavericks have been poor at getting to the foul line as the visting team: 7th-worst in the league this year, tallying a measly 20.7 free throws per game.

Josh Giddey has sunk 2.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made in all games this year. In terms of threes, the Oklahoma City Thunder's exceptional 38.7% rate of converted threes settles in as the best in the NBA this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 2.4 3-pointers per game (9th-most in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in a strong matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. Josh Giddey will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to boost player performance in all stat categories.

Relative to last year's 33.7% clip, Jalen Williams's three-point efficiency has jumped this year to 42.5%. Jalen Williams has played 30.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league playing at home this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 16.0 field goal attempts per game (highest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, making this a positive matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home.

Kyrie Irving has totaled 1.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.7 more than he's totaled over the course of the year on the road. Kyrie Irving has averaged 40.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.7 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Josh Giddey has sunk 2.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made in all games this year. The Thunder rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league playing at home this year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 2.4 3-pointers per game (9th-most in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in a strong matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. Josh Giddey has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 17.5% more than he's converted overall this season playing at home.

Out of all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic ranks in the 100th percentile, posting a whopping 33.5 points per game this year. In comparison to last year's 8.2 clip, Luka Doncic's shot attempts from beyond the arc have surged this year to 10.7 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic places in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 37.5 minutes per game while on the road this year. The matchup against the Thunder is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.

Among all players in the league, P.J. Washington slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 30.1 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The Thunder have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Thunder may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 4.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (10th-most in the league).

Chet Holmgren has averaged 6.4 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 96th percentile. Out of all players in the NBA, Chet Holmgren comes in at the 76th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 29.1 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. Chet Holmgren will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player performance in all stat categories.