The matchup vs. Washington is a positive one; when the Wizards are playing at home, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting Cs this year (17.0).The Wizards have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Wizards have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. Washington is a strong one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting Cs have attempted an enormous 4.3 free throws per game this year when the Wizards are playing at home (28th-most in the league).
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