The 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Mavericks.The Thunder have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks rank 2ndworst in in the league with only 7.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.The Thunder have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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