The matchup vs. Denver is a favorable one; when the Nuggets are on their home court, they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SGs over the last 5 games (20.4).The 4th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year has been the Washington Wizards.Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards rank 6th-best in in the league away from home with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Khris Middleton has converted 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's converted overall this season.The matchup against Denver may be a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a massive 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Nuggets have the home court advantage (2nd-most in the NBA).
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