As it relates to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's lackluster 106.0 points per game on the road comes in as the lowest in the league this year.The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (10.7) in the league to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 20 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have attempted 24.0 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) vs. the Denver Nuggets, finding it easy to get to the foul line.
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