Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have logged 17.1 points per game (12th-lowest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, creating a tough matchup for offensive performance.The San Antonio Spurs are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities today from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the San Antonio Spurs grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA as the visting team with just 9.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.The Toronto Raptors have allowed the most offensive boards per game (12.3) in the league to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Toronto may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Raptors are playing at home (11th-least in the league).
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