This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 4.6 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Dallas Mavericks, branding this as a tough matchup.The Mavericks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 8.8 offensive boards per game this year.In contrast to last season's 10.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's number of free throw attempts has regressed this season to 8.6 free throw attempts per game.Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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