Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has averaged 32.2 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 51.5% on field goals (30th-best in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, identifying this as a good matchup.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 5thbest in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 9.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers may be a good one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (23rd-most in the NBA).
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