This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 24.8% on 3-pointers (worst in the league) vs. the Rockets, designating this as a difficult matchup.The Rockets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to reduce plays for the Golden State Warriors.As a team, the Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 20.8 free throws per game.Brandin Podziemski will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens player production in all facets of the game.
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