In contrast to last season's 3.6 rate, Christian Braun's shots have surged this season to 8.4 per game.Relative to last year's 35.0% rate, Christian Braun's 3-point ability has surged this year to 39.6%.The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Hawks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 8 games when they are at home, their opposition has attempted 21.1 free throws per game (10th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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