The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a hard one for scoring; when the Clippers have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have put up the 8th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (42.1%).The Suns will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 9th-least up-tempo pace team in the league since the start of last season (the LA Clippers).The Suns have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Out of all players in the NBA, Tyus Jones slots into the 18th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, averaging a lowly 0.6 foul shots per game since the start of last season.The matchup against Los Angeles is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.9 free throws per game this year when the LA Clippers have the home court advantage (8th-least in the NBA).
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