This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 24.8% on 3-pointers (lowest in the league) vs. the Rockets, labeling this as a tough matchup.The Houston Rockets have played at the 10th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Washington Wizards.The Wizards rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Corey Kispert has made a mere 74.0% of his foul shots this year, a sizeable decrease from his 83.1 mark last year.Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.7 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Rockets, making it tough to draw fouls.
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