When it comes to offense, the Kings's poor 46.4% field goal rate as the home team settles in as the 10th-fewest in the NBA this year.The matchup vs. Phoenix is a hard one; when the Suns are away from home, they have allowed the 11th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (12.9).The Kings are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic pace home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns).This year when they are at home, the other team has snagged 11.9 offensive boards per game (3rd-most in the league) against the Suns (saving possessions that can bring about additional opportunities for offense).Since the start of last season, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.1 free throws per game (14th-lowest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, struggling to get to the foul line.
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