In contrast to last season's 34.0% rate, Nicolas Batum's three-point prowess has surged this season to 48.3%.The matchup vs. the Jazz is a good one for threes; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.4).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games playing at home.The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see an increase in plays today from competing against the 5th-fastest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Jazz).Offensive rebounds retain possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 4thbest in in the league at home with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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