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This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 16.0 field goal attempts per game (most in the league) vs. the Mavericks, creating a favorable matchup.The Houston Rockets are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 10th-most up-tempo pace away offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Mavericks).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.The matchup vs. Dallas may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 6.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Dallas Mavericks are the visiting team (6th-most in the NBA).
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