This year, the opposition's starting SGs have notched 18.1 points per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Kings, branding this as a positive matchup for offensive performance.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 9 games while traveling, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Trail Blazers grade out best in in the league with 15.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Shaedon Sharpe has made 4.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's sunk over the course of the season.
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