This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 0.8 threes per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, creating a hard matchup.The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a decline in possessions in this contest from competing against the 10th-most sluggish pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Mavericks).The Dallas Mavericks have given up the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).As a team, the Kings have been poor at drawing fouls recently: 2nd-worst in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court, totaling a mere 19.8 foul shots per game.Harrison Barnes should see a decline in production in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this game.
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