This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 23.9% on 3-pointers (15th-worst in the league) against the Chicago Bulls, marking this as a tough matchup.The Bulls have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year, which should reduce plays for the Suns.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 4thworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.On the road, the Bulls have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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