This year, the opposition's starting SFs have logged 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, identifying this as a positive matchup for offensive productivity.The Trail Blazers have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).With the home court advantage, the Brooklyn Nets have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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