Fred VanVleet has failed to convert 5.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, significantly more than his 5.8 rate last year.The matchup vs. the Mavericks is a tough one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 12th-lowest three percentage in the league since the start of last season (28.4%).The 3rd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the league this year has been the Rockets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Houston Rockets rank 3rdworst in in the NBA as the road team with just 9.3 offensive boards per game this year.On the road, the Mavericks have given up the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (14.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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