The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a positive one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SGs have put up the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (44.1%).The Hawks have played at the 5th-quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the NBA since the start of last season, which ought to raise opportunities for the Atlanta Hawks.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 3rd-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
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