The matchup against Denver is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Nuggets are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have averaged the least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.5).The most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Clippers.The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the LA Clippers.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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