Compared to last season's 14.9 rate, James Harden's shots from the field have been reduced this season to 11.6 per game.The 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Clippers.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 7th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Clippers.Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers rank 4thworst in in the NBA playing at home with just 8.9 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Over the last 20 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
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