This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 2.7 3-point attempts per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Mavericks.The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the league) against the Trail Blazers, making it tough to draw fouls.Derrick Jones Jr. should suffer a reduction in production in all facets of the game considering playing away from home in this contest.
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