The Suns have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Mavericks.This year, opposing clubs have collected 11.6 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the league) vs. the Suns (maintaining possessions that can generate extra chances for offense).As a team, the Mavericks have been lousy at drawing fouls away from their home court: 6th-worst in the NBA this year, drawing a mere 21.0 foul shots per game.Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.6 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the NBA) against the Suns, struggling to get to the charity stripe.Tim Hardaway Jr. will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower stat production in all stat categories.
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