The matchup vs. the Jazz is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.4).The 76ers will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Guerschon Yabusele has successfully made 88.9% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 11.9% more than he's made in all games this year.As a team, the 76ers have been among the best at getting to the free-throw line: 9th-best in the NBA this year, tallying 22.7 foul shot attempts per game.The matchup vs. the Jazz may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted an enormous 5.9 free throws per game over the last 10 games (3rd-most in the league).
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