Kevin Durant has attempted a measly 18.2 shots per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 20.2 mark last year.Kevin Durant has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (99th percentile).The matchup against the Nuggets is a difficult one for threes; the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 15th-least three-pointers per game in the league this year (1.3).The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce possessions for the Suns.The Nuggets have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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