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This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have averaged 13.6 shot attempts per game (9th-most in the league) vs. the Hawks, designating this as a favorable matchup.The 9th-fastest tempo offense in the league this year has been the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers will likely see a spike in opportunities today from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 25 games (the Hawks).Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers rank best in in the NBA with 14.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.The matchup against Atlanta may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Atlanta Hawks are on their home court (3rd-most in the NBA).
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