In comparison to last year's 4.8 rate, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s bricked threes have been reduced this year to 2.8 per game.This year, opposing starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on shot attempts from the field (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, marking this as a positive matchup.The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have brought down 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers (losing possessions that could otherwise create additional chances for offense).The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a whopping 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (23rd-most in the NBA).
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