This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 45.5% on shot attempts from the field (9th-best in the league) vs. the Rockets, identifying this as a positive matchup.The 2nd-fastest pace offense in the NBA since the start of last season has been the San Antonio Spurs.Among all players in the league, Chris Paul places in the 23rd percentile for off-target free throw attempts, averaging a measly 0.2 per game since the start of last season.This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.2 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.Chris Paul will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player performance in all facets of the game.
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