The Phoenix Suns rank as the least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games as it relates to 3-point attempts.The matchup against Denver is a hard one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 9th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 15 games when the Nuggets are the visiting team (5.3).The Phoenix Suns have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Suns.While playing on the road, the Nuggets have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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