The matchup vs. the Spurs is a positive one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the 23rd-highest three rate in the league this year (37.5%).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.Matisse Thybulle has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 24.3% higher than he's sunk overall this season.This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (23rd-highest in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.
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