The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (108.4).The 5th-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz.The Utah Jazz are expected to get a boost in possessions today from squaring off against the 8th-speediest pace home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the 76ers).Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 12thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.Kelly Olynyk has sunk 2.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.
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