With respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 3rd-least aggressive team in the league this year has been the Nuggets.The matchup vs. the Mavericks is a difficult one; they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 15 games (11.4).The Nuggets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from competing against the 5th-least up-tempo tempo road team in the NBA this year (the Mavericks).Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made a mere 65.9% of his foul shot attempts this season, significantly lower than his 82.8 mark last season.This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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