Compared to last year's 31.3 clip, Josh Giddey's playing time has fallen this year to 25.0 minutes per game.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.This year, opposing clubs have come down with 11.4 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks (lengthening possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense).
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