Relative to last season's 26.8% clip, John Collins's three-point prowess has increased this season to 46.1%.The matchup against Portland is a favorable one for scoring; when the Portland Trail Blazers are on their home court, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled the 30th-most field goals per game in the NBA this year (7.0).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 1stbest in in the league with 15.1 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, the other team has grabbed 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Trail Blazers (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce bonus chances for offense).Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting Cs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (29th-most in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, easily managing to draw fouls.
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