The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a challenging one for 3-pointers; when the Clippers are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the least three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (0.9).The Clippers have played at the 8th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Phoenix Suns.The Suns rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Kevin Durant figures to suffer a drop-off in performance across the board due to playing on the visting team in this contest.
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