This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 60.1% on 3-pointers (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, making this a strong matchup.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage.The Raptors are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Atlanta Hawks).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 6thbest in in the league with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.The Atlanta Hawks have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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