In contrast to last season's 14.8 rate, Josh Giddey's shots have regressed this season to 10.5 per game.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 15.2 points per game (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Sacramento Kings, identifying this as a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The Thunder rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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