In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the Clippers's terrific 38.9% rate of sunk threes while playing on the road rates 6th-best in the NBA this year.The matchup against Dallas is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Dallas Mavericks are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 22nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.9).The 4th-fastest pace away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the LA Clippers.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league at home this year, which should lead to increased opportunities for the LA Clippers.This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have snagged 10.1 offensive boards per game (10th-lowest in the league) vs. the Mavericks (losing possessions that could otherwise result in bonus opportunities for offense).
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