Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Wizards rank 10thworst in in the NBA with a mere 10.6 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc.
The Celtics have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season. As a team, the Boston Celtics have been poor at getting to the free-throw line: worst in the NBA since the start of last season, tallying a lowly 19.5 foul shot attempts per game.
The matchup vs. the Kings is a good one; they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (18.1). As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been terrific at drawing fouls: 6th-best in the league since the start of last season, tallying 23.2 free throws per game. The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SGs have attempted a massive 4.7 free throws per game this year (most in the league).
The Trail Blazers check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The matchup against the Cavaliers is a tough one; they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (12.1). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season. The matchup against Cleveland is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.4 free throws per game this year when the Cleveland Cavaliers are at home (3rd-least in the NBA).
The Washington Wizards check in as the 9th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 3rd-most shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The 4th-fastest pace offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Wizards.
The Raptors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA since the start of last season, which ought to boost opportunities for the Mavericks. In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Mavericks's exceptional 23.1 free throws per game rates 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season.
The Raptors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA since the start of last season, which ought to boost opportunities for the Mavericks. In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Mavericks's exceptional 23.1 free throws per game rates 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season.
The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season (the Clippers).
The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc.
The Spurs will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from facing the 6th-most sluggish pace offense in the league since the start of last season (the Nets). As a team, the San Antonio Spurs have been bad at drawing fouls: 9th-worst in the NBA since the start of last season with a lowly 21.1 free throws per game.
This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 1.3 3-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should reduce plays for the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 14.7 sunk threes per game rates 5th-best in the league since the start of last season. The Timberwolves are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Pacers).
The matchup against the Cavaliers is a difficult one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.7). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
The Raptors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA since the start of last season, which ought to boost opportunities for the Mavericks. In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Mavericks's exceptional 23.1 free throws per game rates 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season.
The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a difficult one; they have given up the least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (14.5). The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should reduce plays for the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
The Mavericks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
The Washington Wizards check in as the 9th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season with respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 3rd-most shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The 4th-fastest pace offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 4.0 free throws per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.
The Knicks rank as the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Knicks have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league since the start of last season. The Knicks are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic tempo offense in the league since the start of last season (the Heat).
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Minnesota Timberwolves's terrific 14.7 sunk threes per game rates 5th-best in the league since the start of last season. The Timberwolves are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA since the start of last season (the Pacers).
The 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
In terms of offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 111.3 points per game measures as the 9th-fewest in the NBA since the start of last season. The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season (the Clippers).
The Mavericks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Raptors may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (2nd-least in the NBA).
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the highest scoring offense in the NBA since the start of last season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season.
The Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
The Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Heat's impressive 37.1% rate of sunk threes measures as the 7th-most in the league since the start of last season. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on threes (highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, resulting in a good matchup.
The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc. This year, opposing starting SFs have posted 19.5 points per game (most in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, making this a strong matchup for offensive output. The matchup vs. the Nets is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.9 foul shots per game this year (3rd-most in the league).
The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 7th-most aggressive offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc.
This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 30.6% on three-pointers (9th-worst in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, marking this as a tough matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
The Pistons have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 10th-best in in the league with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league as the visting team since the start of last season as it relates to three-point attempts. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 3.5 foul shots per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Spurs, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.
The Detroit Pistons rank as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA since the start of last season with respect to shots from behind the three-point arc. The Detroit Pistons are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish tempo team in the league since the start of last season (the Celtics). The matchup vs. the Celtics is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).
In terms of offense, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 111.3 points per game measures as the 9th-fewest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a challenging one for scoring; when the LA Clippers are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 8th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (42.1%). The Trail Blazers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from facing the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season (the Clippers). This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (8th-fewest in the league) against the Clippers, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
The Pistons have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 10th-best in in the league with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
The 3rd-slowest pace team in the league since the start of last season has been the Miami Heat. The New York Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should lead to decreased plays for the Miami Heat. The Heat check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Knicks is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 foul shots per game this year (4th-least in the league).
When it comes to scoring, the Nets's unimpressive 105.5 points per game comes in as the 2nd-fewest in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup against San Antonio is a challenging one; when the San Antonio Spurs have the home court advantage, they have given up the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (13.0). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season.
The Wizards have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should lead to increased possessions for the Hornets. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
The 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
The Timberwolves have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which should reduce plays for the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 9.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
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