D'Angelo Russell has attempted 7.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted overall this season.With respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 10th-most aggressive offense in the NBA this year has been the Brooklyn Nets.This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 2.3 threes per game (10th-most in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, labeling this as a positive matchup.The Rockets have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 25 games away from their home court, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Nets.D'Angelo Russell will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improve player production in all stat categories.
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