This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 42.1% on field goals (8th-worst in the NBA) against the LA Clippers, creating a hard matchup.The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to reduce plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.As a team, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been poor at getting to the free-throw line: 4th-worst in the league this year, averaging a mere 20.2 free throws per game.The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 foul shots per game this year when the LA Clippers are at home (8th-least in the NBA).Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ought to suffer a drop-off in efficiency for all stats in light of playing away from home in this matchup.
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