This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 5.0 3-point attempts per game (10th-lowest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, branding this as a hard matchup.The Thunder will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.5 offensive boards per game this year.The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (13.2) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ought to experience a decrease in productivity in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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