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The matchup vs. Houston is a hard one; when the Rockets are on their home court, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8).The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league on the road this year.The Houston Rockets have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Denver Nuggets.The Nuggets rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the visting team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Rockets, making it tough to draw fouls.
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