In comparison to last season's 30.9% clip, Bruce Brown's 3-point performance has been reduced this season to 0.0%.The matchup vs. Atlanta is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Hawks are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 14th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.2).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 8thworst in in the NBA with just 9.3 offensive boards per game this year.Away from home, the Hawks have allowed the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 0.6 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks, struggling to draw fouls.
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