The matchup against the Wizards is a good one; they have allowed the 9th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (18.6).The Chicago Bulls will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the fastest pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the Wizards).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Bulls rank best in in the league when playing at home with 14.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 6.0 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Wizards, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.Torrey Craig will likely see a spike in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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