Julian Champagnie has successfully made a measly 34.8% of his shots from the field this year, significantly lower than his 40.8 mark last year.This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 3.9 3-point attempts per game (4th-fewest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, making this a tough matchup.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Nuggets, making it tough to draw fouls.
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