The matchup vs. Dallas is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Dallas Mavericks are the visiting team, the other team's starting Cs have shot for the 14th-lowest three percentage in the league since the start of last season (22.7%).The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder grade out 1stworst in in the NBA while playing at home with a mere 7.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the Dallas Mavericks have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).Chet Holmgren stands to suffer a drop-off in output for all stats due to playing on the visting team in this contest.
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