Relative to last season's 5.1 clip, Eric Gordon's shot attempts from downtown have spiked this season to 8.2 per game.Eric Gordon has tallied 30.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The matchup against Toronto is a strong one for three-pointers; when the Raptors are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 30th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (3.6).The Toronto Raptors have played at the 10th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Suns grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year.
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