The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for shots from the field; when the Clippers are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (42.1%).The LA Clippers have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks rank 1stworst in in the NBA while on the road with just 7.4 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) against the Clippers, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to experience a decrease in production across the board in light of playing away from home in this game.
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