This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have logged 12.1 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, marking this as a tough matchup for offensive production.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.This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, struggling to get to the foul line.
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