Derrick Jones Jr. has missed 3.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's failed to convert from 3-point range overall this year.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 3.9 3-point attempts per game (12th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, creating a tough matchup.The Dallas Mavericks are expected to experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace home team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks rank 6thworst in in the league with just 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets have given up the 6th-most offensive boards per game (12.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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