The matchup against Portland is a challenging one for 3-point shots; when the Trail Blazers are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 5th-least three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (1.1).The Nuggets have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Trail Blazers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the Nuggets rank 6thworst in in the league while at home with only 10.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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