This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have scored 11.3 points per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the 76ers, making this a hard matchup for offensive performance.The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Mavericks.Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.Over the last 25 games, the other team has come down with 11.2 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) against the Philadelphia 76ers (maintaining possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.5 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, making it tough to draw fouls.
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