The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a hard one for 3-pointers; when the Nets are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 10th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league since the start of last season (1.3).The Nets have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should decrease plays for the Kings.The Sacramento Kings rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).On their home court, the Nets have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.3) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Nets is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 2.5 foul shots per game this year (14th-least in the NBA).
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