The matchup vs. Denver is a challenging one; when the Nuggets are on their home court, they have given up the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SGs this year (14.5).The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the Suns.The Nuggets have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).As a team, the Phoenix Suns have been poor at getting to the foul line on the road: 5th-worst in the league this year, drawing just 21.2 foul shot attempts per game.The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a hard one for getting to the free throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted just 2.9 free throws per game this year (6th-least in the league).
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