Compared to last year's 31.3 rate, Josh Giddey's playing time has regressed this year to 24.8 minutes per game.The matchup against Denver is a challenging one for three-point attempts; when the Nuggets are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.5).The 7th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the slowest tempo visiting offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Denver Nuggets).The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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