Josh Green has sunk 37.5% of his field goals this year, putting him in the 16th percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup vs. Portland is a challenging one; when the Trail Blazers are on the road, they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs this year (12.1).The Mavericks are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from facing the 5th-most sluggish pace visiting team in the league over the last 5 games (the Trail Blazers).The Dallas Mavericks have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Away from home, the Portland Trail Blazers have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (13.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
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