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The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the league this year (7.7).The 3rd-quickest tempo home offense in the league this year has been the Portland Trail Blazers.The Trail Blazers are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-most up-tempo pace visiting team in the league over the last 6 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 15.4 offensive boards per game this year.The matchup vs. the Thunder is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a whopping 5.2 free throws per game this year (most in the NBA).
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