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This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 2.3 3-pointers per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Sacramento Kings, marking this as a favorable matchup.The speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most up-tempo pace visiting offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Sacramento Kings).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive boards per game this year.The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.1 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the NBA).
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