The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks is a tough one for 3-pointers; their opposition has tallied the 9th-least threes per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (11.6).The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Spurs will likely see a rise in opportunities today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Dallas Mavericks).Among all players in the league, Malaki Branham places in the 94th percentile for free-throw ability without the home court advantage with a an exceptional 93.8% rate this year.Over the last 5 games, the other team has attempted 16.4 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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