Among all players in the NBA, Naji Marshall registers in the 17th percentile for three-point ability with a bad 23.7% rate this year.With respect to shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 6th-least aggressive team in the NBA while on their home court over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks.The matchup vs. Portland is a tough one; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (12.1).The Dallas Mavericks are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-slowest pace road team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Trail Blazers, struggling to draw fouls.
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