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This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 23.9 points per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive productivity.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the league since the start of last season, which should boost possessions for the Hawks.The Atlanta Hawks check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Toronto may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.5 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Toronto Raptors are the visiting team (6th-most in the league).
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