The matchup vs. San Antonio is a strong one for threes; when the Spurs are on the road, the opposing team's starting Cs have compiled the 26th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (47.6%).The Spurs have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games on the road, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Golden State Warriors.The Warriors check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are at home, opposing teams have brought down 7.7 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs (losing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).Kevon Looney has sunk a terrific 77.4% of his foul shots this season, a significant increase from his 60.2 mark last season.
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