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The matchup vs. Phoenix is a tough one; when the Phoenix Suns are away from home, they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs this year (12.2).The Clippers have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year.The LA Clippers will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 7th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the league this year (the Suns).Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers rank 7thworst in in the league as the home team with just 9.6 offensive boards per game this year.The matchup vs. Phoenix is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.1 free throws per game this year when the Phoenix Suns are on the road (2nd-least in the league).
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