This year, the opposition's starting Cs have averaged 1.4 3-point attempts per game (9th-fewest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, marking this as a hard matchup.The Rockets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league on the road this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which should decrease plays for the Rockets.The Rockets rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).In comparison to last year's 69.8% rate, Alperen Sengun's free-throw proficiency has fallen this year to 53.3%.
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