Naji Marshall has sunk a lowly 24.7% of his shots from downtown this year, significantly less than his 43.2 mark last year.The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 4th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 15 games (4.7).The Dallas Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Sacramento Kings).The Mavericks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Naji Marshall ought to suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board in light of playing away from home in this contest.
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