The matchup against Chicago is a challenging one for 3-pointers; when the Chicago Bulls are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have posted the 11th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (27.8%).The Chicago Bulls have played at the slowest pace in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the San Antonio Spurs.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Spurs rank 8thworst in in the league playing at home with only 10.3 offensive boards per game this year.At home, the Chicago Bulls have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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