Derrick Jones Jr. has converted a mere 40.9% of his field goal attempts this year, significantly less than his 50.9 rate last year.This matchup is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Houston Rockets are on their home court, their opposition has averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league against them since the start of last season (38.4).The Mavericks will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Rockets).The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).This matchup is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; when the Rockets are playing at home, opposing clubs have attempted a monstrous 29.2 free throws per game this year (most in the NBA).
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