Kyrie Irving has attempted a mere 7.2 three-point shots per game this year, significantly less than his 8.3 rate last year.Kyrie Irving has averaged a measly 32.4 minutes per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 36.9 minutes per game last season.The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Clippers are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 11th-least three attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (5.5).The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have collected 11.8 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the LA Clippers (lengthening possessions that can lead to further chances for offense).
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