Positives with Wednesday LA Clippers, Houston Rockets Matchup
LAC @ HOU
Paul George has sunk 39.0% of his three-point attempts this year, ranking in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
Paul George has attempted 8.3 three-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
Out of all players in the NBA, Paul George slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 33.8 minutes per game this year.
The LA Clippers have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games as the away team.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Fred VanVleet has made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he’s converted from downtown overall this season.
Fred VanVleet has played 35.9 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile — putting him among the most-used players in the league.
The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Clippers are on the road, the opposing team’s starting PGs have put up the 24th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (45.6%).
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Kawhi Leonard has attempted 20.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 higher than he’s attempted overall this year.
Among all players in the league, Kawhi Leonard ranks in the 90th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a a very good 42.5% rate this year.
Kawhi Leonard has played 34.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.
With respect to offense, the LA Clippers’s remarkable 118.2 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 8th-best in the league over the last 25 games.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
With respect to offense, the LA Clippers’s remarkable 118.2 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 8th-best in the league over the last 25 games.
This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have averaged 44.9% on field goal attempts (4th-worst in the league) against the Rockets, designating this as a hard matchup.
When playing at home and squaring off against opposing starting Cs, Alperen Sengun places in the 97th percentile with a massive 2.4 3-pointers attempted against him per game this year.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Ivica Zubac has converted 88.5% of his free throws over the last 15 games on the road, 11.0% higher than he’s made overall this season when playing away from home.
Jalen Green has attempted 10.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 higher than he’s attempted overall this season.
Jalen Green has tallied 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Jalen Green will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually improves player production in all facets of the game.
Jalen Green has attempted 20.8 shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the year.
Jalen Green has attempted 10.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 higher than he’s attempted overall this season.
Jalen Green has tallied 35.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Dillon Brooks has successfully made 2.5 threes per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.6 more than he’s made from three overall this season while at home.
Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks measures in the 79th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 30.6 minutes per game at home this year.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have attempted 18.3 foul shots per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the LA Clippers, struggling to get to the foul line.
Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 6.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.
Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. lands in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 31.5 minutes per game on his home court this year.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Jabari Smith Jr. has successfully made 3.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.2 more than he’s sunk in all games this season on his home court.
Paul George has tallied 22.1 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 93rd percentile.
Paul George has attempted 8.3 three-point shots per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
Out of all players in the NBA, Paul George slots into the 91st percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 33.8 minutes per game this year.
With respect to offense, the LA Clippers’s remarkable 118.2 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 8th-best in the league over the last 25 games.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Fred VanVleet has made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 higher than he’s converted from downtown overall this season.
Fred VanVleet has played 35.9 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile — putting him among the most-used players in the league.
The matchup vs. the Clippers is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting PGs have averaged the 23rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (6.8).
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Terance Mann has made 41.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games on the road, 10.4% more than he’s converted from 3-point range overall this year when playing on the road.
The LA Clippers have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games as the away team.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
James Harden has attempted 13.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.
James Harden has attempted 8.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the year.
James Harden has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile.
With respect to offense, the LA Clippers’s remarkable 118.2 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 8th-best in the league over the last 25 games.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Terance Mann has successfully made 68.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 21.2% higher than he’s put through the hoop over the course of the season.
With respect to offense, the LA Clippers’s remarkable 118.2 points per game when playing away from home measures as the 8th-best in the league over the last 25 games.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Terance Mann has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 18.9% more than he’s put through the net over the course of the season.
Dillon Brooks has successfully made 2.5 threes per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.6 more than he’s made from three overall this season while at home.
Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks measures in the 79th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 30.6 minutes per game at home this year.
Over the last 15 games when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (29th-highest in the league) against the LA Clippers, designating this as a favorable matchup.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Alperen Sengun has converted 10.1 buckets per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.4 more than he’s put through the hoop overall this season when playing at home.
Alperen Sengun has averaged 32.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 87th percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.
The matchup with Ivica Zubac places in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs sinking an enormous 1.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year when they are playing at home.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Alperen Sengun has averaged 32.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 87th percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.
The matchup with Ivica Zubac places in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs sinking an enormous 1.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year when they are playing at home.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Alperen Sengun will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player performance across the board.
James Harden has sunk 39.9% of his three-pointers away from home this year, placing him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
James Harden has attempted 8.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the year.
James Harden has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile.
The LA Clippers have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games as the away team.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Among all players in the league, Kawhi Leonard ranks in the 90th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a a very good 42.5% rate this year.
Kawhi Leonard has played 34.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.
The LA Clippers have been the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games as the away team.
The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-speediest pace team in the league over the last 20 games (the Houston Rockets).
Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 6.2 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.
Among all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. lands in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 31.5 minutes per game on his home court this year.
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.
Offensive rebounds retain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Rockets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.
Jabari Smith Jr. ought to see a rise in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of holding the home court advantage in this contest.
Negatives with Wednesday Matchup with the LA Clippers, Houston Rockets
Out of all players in the league, Paul George slots into the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.8 fouls per game this year.
The matchup against Houston is a tough one for 3-pointers; when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage, the opposing team’s starting SFs have compiled the 14th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (26.1%).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets’s subpar 109.9 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the league over the last 15 games.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
Fred VanVleet has made a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 3.7 mark last season.
This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 21.7% on three-pointers (15th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, branding this as a hard matchup.
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
Kawhi Leonard will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.
Ivica Zubac has converted 0.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc since the start of last season, ranking him in the 4th percentile out of all players in the league.
Out of all players in the league, Ivica Zubac measures in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.8 fouls per game this year.
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets’s lackluster 11.5 sunk threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the LA Clippers are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have averaged the 15th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.1).
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets’s subpar 109.9 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the league over the last 15 games.
This year when they are on their home court, the other team’s starting SGs have put up 11.4 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, creating a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
Relative to last season’s 6.1 rate, Jalen Green’s number of foul shot attempts has tailed off this season to 4.3 foul shot attempts per game.
In contrast to last year’s 13.5 rate, Dillon Brooks’s shots from the field have tailed off this year to 10.9 per game.
Dillon Brooks has been called for 3.3 personal fouls per game while at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling.
When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets’s subpar 109.9 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the league over the last 15 games.
The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for field goals; when the Clippers are the visiting squad, the other team’s starting SFs have compiled the 11th-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (43.3%).
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 2.3 fouls per game playing at home this year.
When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets’s subpar 109.9 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the league over the last 15 games.
The matchup vs. the LA Clippers is a challenging one for three-point shots; the opposing team’s starting PFs have posted the 14th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (27.2%).
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
Out of all players in the league, Paul George slots into the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 2.8 fouls per game this year.
The matchup against Houston is a tough one for 3-pointers; when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage, the opposing team’s starting SFs have compiled the 14th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (26.1%).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets’s lackluster 11.5 sunk threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one for three-point shots; when the Rockets have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (24.8%).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
Terance Mann will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player performance across the board.
The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one for three-point attempts; the opposition’s starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games when the Rockets are playing at home (3.0).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
The matchup against Houston may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team’s starting PGs have attempted a mere 1.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage (15th-least in the NBA).
The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one for three-point shots; when the Rockets have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have posted the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (24.8%).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
The matchup against the Houston Rockets may be a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team’s starting SGs have attempted a mere 2.7 free throws per game over the last 20 games (11th-least in the NBA).
Dillon Brooks has been called for 3.3 personal fouls per game while at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling.
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets’s lackluster 11.5 sunk threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
When it comes to scoring, the Houston Rockets’s subpar 109.9 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the league over the last 15 games.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
Alperen Sengun has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 97th percentile — among the league’s most-whistled.
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets’s lackluster 11.5 sunk threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).
The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one for three-point attempts; the opposition’s starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games when the Rockets are playing at home (3.0).
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
James Harden will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to worsen stat production in all stat categories.
This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 21.7% on three-pointers (15th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, branding this as a hard matchup.
The 6th-least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the Clippers.
The Clippers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 13.6 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Rockets (preserving possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense).
Kawhi Leonard will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.
Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 2.3 fouls per game playing at home this year.
As it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Rockets’s lackluster 11.5 sunk threes per game comes in as the 5th-lowest in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The matchup vs. the LA Clippers is a challenging one for three-point shots; the opposing team’s starting PFs have posted the 14th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (27.2%).
The Houston Rockets will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-slowest pace-of-play visiting offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).
Over the last 15 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.9 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the LA Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added chances for offense).