The matchup vs. Buddy Hield is a hard one for field goals; when Hield is on the road and squaring off against fellow starting SFs this year, they have converted a mere 43.7% of their field goal attempts (7th percentile).The Washington Wizards have played at the 7th-slowest pace in the league over the last 10 games playing at home.The Pacers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to reduce plays for the Wizards.The Washington Wizards rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Buddy Hield is a tough one for drawing fouls; when Hield is playing on the road and defending fellow starting SFs this year, they have attempted just 2.8 foul shots per game (21st percentile).
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