This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 7.7 three attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in a strong matchup.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games in their home stadium, which ought to boost opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Malcolm Brogdon has made 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.The matchup against the Thunder is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 5.2 free throws per game this year (30th-most in the NBA).
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