This year, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 20.2% on threes (14th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a hard matchup.The Thunder will likely suffer a reduction in plays today from facing the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Portland Trail Blazers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and create extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA on the road with only 7.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.Cason Wallace figures to see a decline in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of playing away from hom in this contest.
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