The matchup against the Kings is a good one; they have given up the 2nd-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs this year (18.1).The Kings have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league away from their home stadium this year, which should raise opportunities for the Spurs.Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Spurs grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Stephon Castle has made 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year with the home court advantage.This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.7 free throws per game (highest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, easily managing to get to the foul line.
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