This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 50.2% on field goals (30th-best in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, creating a favorable matchup.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home city, which should lead to more plays for the Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds save possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out 2ndbest in in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.The matchup vs. San Antonio is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 4.5 foul shots per game this year when the San Antonio Spurs are at home (23rd-most in the NBA).
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