James Harden has posted a mere 16.7 points per game this season, significantly less than his 20.9 points per game last season.This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 26.5% on three-pointers (weakest in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, designating this as a difficult matchup.Offensive rebounds save possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the league at home with only 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.In comparison to last year's 5.2 clip, James Harden's foul shots drained have diminished this year to 4.2 per game.This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
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