The matchup against Denver is a challenging one for 3-pointers; when the Nuggets are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 13th-least three-pointers per game in the league since the start of last season (2.0).The Rockets have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league on the road this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league this year, which should decrease plays for the Rockets.The Rockets rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).In contrast to last year's 79.0% clip, Jalen Green's foul-shot performance has tailed off this year to 67.8%.
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