Compared to last year's 31.3 clip, Josh Giddey's playing time has fallen this year to 25.0 minutes per game.The matchup vs. Dallas is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Mavericks are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 12th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.6).The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely see a decline in possessions today from being pitted against the 10th-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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