The matchup vs. Nic Claxton is a hard one; he has allowed a lowly 12.4 points per game while playing at home when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (10th percentile).The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA on their home court this year, which should decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers.The Indiana Pacers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Nic Claxton is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; when Claxton is on his home court and defending opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.3 free throws per game (10th percentile).Jalen Smith will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces stat production across the board.
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