Talen Horton-Tucker has made a measly 23.0% of his 3-point shots this year, quite a bit lower than his 20.4 rate last year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home stadium, which ought to reduce plays for the Utah Jazz.The Suns have allowed the 9th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).As it relates to getting to the charity stripe, the Jazz's lackluster 20.7 free throw attempts per game while on the road places 7th-worst in the NBA this year.This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; when the Phoenix Suns are on their home court, opposing clubs have attempted a massive 24.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (10th-most in the league).
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