Lauri Markkanen has attempted 11.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 4.1 more than he's attempted in all games this season.Among all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen ranks in the 78th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 30.8 minutes per game while playing at home this year.The matchup against Denver is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Nuggets are away from home, opposing starting PFs have posted the 5th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (44.8%).The Utah Jazz will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds save possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the league as the home team with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.
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