The LA Clippers rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.The matchup against the Nuggets is a favorable one for threes; the opposing team's starting PGs have shot for the 30th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (36.5%).The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Clippers.While on their home court, the Nuggets have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.2) in the league to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Nuggets may be a good one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (23rd-most in the league).
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