This matchup is a good one for field goals; when the Utah Jazz have the home court advantage, the other team has shot for the 2nd-highest Field Goal% in the league against them this year (54.0%).The matchup vs. Utah is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Utah Jazz are on the road, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 15th-least threes per game in the NBA since the start of last season (1.3).The Pacers will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play away team in the league this year (the Jazz).As a team, the Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the foul line of late: 7th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, drawing a mere 20.0 foul shot attempts per game.Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (9th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Jazz, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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