With respect to shooting, the Kings's lackluster 46.3% field goal rate when playing at home measures as the 8th-weakest in the NBA this year.This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 24.4% on three-pointers (15th-worst in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking this as a difficult matchup.When playing on the road, the Oklahoma City Thunder have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.1) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).Harrison Barnes has converted a mere 1.9 free throws per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 4.2 rate last year.Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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