The Kings rank as the 7th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.Since the start of last season when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have averaged 27.3% on threes (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, marking this as a hard matchup.The Rockets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Kings.Away from home, the Houston Rockets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.5) in the NBA to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Since the start of last season, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (11th-lowest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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