This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 50.2% on field goals (4th-best in the league) against the Wizards, resulting in a positive matchup.The 5th-quickest pace offense in the league this year has been the Atlanta Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the most up-tempo tempo offense in the league since the start of last season (the Washington Wizards).Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 2nd-best in the league when playing on the road with 12.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.The matchup against the Washington Wizards is a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.2 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the NBA).
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