Positives with Thursday Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns Matchup

TOR @ PHX

RJ Barrett has made 45.9% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 9.9% more than he’s converted from 3-point range over the course of the season on the road.

RJ Barrett has attempted 4.4 3-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 75th percentile among all players in the league.

Among all players in the NBA, RJ Barrett slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 30.7 minutes per game on the road this year.

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Bradley Beal has made 70.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 28.1% higher than he’s converted from 3-point range over the course of the year while on his home court.

Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 31.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year.

The Phoenix Suns check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games.

The most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

The Raptors have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost plays for the Suns.

The Phoenix Suns check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Over the last 25 games, the other team has averaged 35.7% on threes (7th-weakest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, identifying this as a hard matchup.

The most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

The Raptors have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost plays for the Suns.

Jusuf Nurkic is expected to see a spike in productivity across the board as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Bradley Beal has sunk 63.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 7.5% higher than he’s converted overall this season while at home.

Bradley Beal has made 70.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 28.1% higher than he’s converted from 3-point range over the course of the year while on his home court.

Out of all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal registers in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 31.1 minutes per game while on his home court this year.

As it relates to scoring, the Suns’s fantastic 119.8 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.

The most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Immanuel Quickley has attempted 15.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he’s attempted over the course of the year.

Immanuel Quickley has converted 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he’s converted from three over the course of the season.

Immanuel Quickley has averaged 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 more than he’s averaged over the course of the year.

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Gary Trent Jr. has attempted 7.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he’s attempted overall this season.

Gary Trent Jr. has tallied 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he’s tallied in all games this year.

This matchup is a hard one for three-point shots; the other team has put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court (34.0%).

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

This matchup is a hard one for three-point shots; the other team has put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court (34.0%).

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Kelly Olynyk has made 64.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games on the road, 8.9% more than he’s put through the net in all games this season while playing on the road.

This matchup is a hard one for three-point shots; the other team has put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court (34.0%).

The number of shot attempts from the field against Jusuf Nurkic has been remarkably high (10.7 per game) when guarding other starting Cs this year (80th percentile).

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Immanuel Quickley has converted 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he’s converted from three over the course of the season.

Immanuel Quickley has averaged 35.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 more than he’s averaged over the course of the year.

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

RJ Barrett has made 9.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he’s put through the hoop overall this year.

RJ Barrett has made 45.9% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games on the road, 9.9% more than he’s converted from 3-point range over the course of the season on the road.

Among all players in the NBA, RJ Barrett slots into the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 30.7 minutes per game on the road this year.

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

The Raptors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from competing against the most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).

Jusuf Nurkic has converted 62.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games at home, 9.2% higher than he’s sunk over the course of the season playing at home.

As it relates to scoring, the Suns’s fantastic 119.8 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Over the last 25 games, the other team has averaged 35.7% on threes (7th-weakest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, identifying this as a hard matchup.

The most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

The Raptors have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost plays for the Suns.

Royce O’Neale has made 38.2% of his 3-pointers this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile among all players in the league.

Royce O’Neale has attempted 8.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he’s attempted overall this year.

Royce O’Neale has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.4 higher than he’s been on the court for overall this season.

The Phoenix Suns check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Over the last 25 games, the other team has averaged 35.7% on threes (7th-weakest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, identifying this as a hard matchup.

Kevin Durant has attempted 21.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Kevin Durant has tallied 37.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile.

In comparison to last season’s 0.2 clip, Kevin Durant’s technical fouls have dropped this season to 0.1 per game.

As it relates to scoring, the Suns’s fantastic 119.8 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.

This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 23.9 points per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, marking this as a strong matchup for offensive performance.

Royce O’Neale has attempted 8.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.4 higher than he’s attempted overall this year.

Royce O’Neale has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.4 higher than he’s been on the court for overall this season.

As it relates to scoring, the Suns’s fantastic 119.8 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Over the last 25 games, the other team has averaged 35.7% on threes (7th-weakest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, identifying this as a hard matchup.

The most up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.

Among all players in the NBA, Gary Trent Jr. comes in at the 77th percentile for 3-point proficiency with a a superb 38.4% rate this year.

Gary Trent Jr. has attempted 7.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he’s attempted overall this season.

Gary Trent Jr. has tallied 31.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he’s tallied in all games this year.

This matchup is a hard one for three-point shots; the other team has put up the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court (34.0%).

The speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.

Among all players in the league, Kevin Durant rates in the 90th percentile for 3-point performance while on his home court with a a stellar 45.2% rate this year.

Kevin Durant has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 1.3 more than he’s attempted over the course of the season at home.

Kevin Durant has tallied 37.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile.

In comparison to last season’s 0.2 clip, Kevin Durant’s technical fouls have dropped this season to 0.1 per game.

The Phoenix Suns check in as the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 25 games.

Negatives with Thursday Matchup with the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns

RJ Barrett has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games when playing on the road, 1.0 higher than he’s committed overall this year on the road.

This year, the opposing team’s starting SGs have tallied 1.5 three-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, branding this as a tough matchup.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Toronto Raptors grade out 5thworst in in the league away from their home court with just 9.2 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

RJ Barrett will likely suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of playing away from home in this matchup.

Bradley Beal has been called for 0.4 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.3 higher than he’s been called for overall this season.

The matchup against Toronto is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Toronto Raptors are away from home, opposing starting SGs have tallied the 14th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.3).

The Phoenix Suns check in as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Over the last 20 games, opposing squads have grabbed 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors (continuing possessions that can generate added opportunities for offense).

In contrast to last season’s 31.5% clip, Jusuf Nurkic’s 3-point prowess has decreased this season to 21.3%.

Jusuf Nurkic has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (99th percentile).

The clash with Kelly Olynyk slots into the 20th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs nailing only 0.5 3-pointers per game this year.

The matchup against the Toronto Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games (15th-least in the league).

Immanuel Quickley has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.2 more than he’s committed in all games this year on the road.

Over the last 15 games, the other team’s starting PGs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a hard matchup.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

The matchup against the Phoenix Suns may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team’s starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (12th-least in the league).

Among all players in the NBA, Gary Trent Jr. places in the 78th percentile for technical fouls, tallying a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game this year.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

Gary Trent Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens player production for all stats.

Kelly Olynyk has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile — among the league’s most foul-prone.

The clash with Jusuf Nurkic slots into the 23rd percentile for difficulty with the other team’s starting Cs hitting just 0.4 threes per game this year when they are playing on the road.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

Kelly Olynyk should suffer a reduction in production in all stat categories due to playing away from home in this matchup.

Kelly Olynyk has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 89th percentile — among the league’s most foul-prone.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

The matchup with Jusuf Nurkic as it relates to drawing fouls lands in the 7th percentile for difficulty with the opposing team’s starting Cs attempting just 2.5 free throws per game this year when they are away from home.

Kelly Olynyk should suffer a reduction in production in all stat categories due to playing away from home in this matchup.

Immanuel Quickley has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.2 more than he’s committed in all games this year on the road.

Over the last 15 games, the other team’s starting PGs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a hard matchup.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

Immanuel Quickley will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player performance in all facets of the game.

RJ Barrett has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games when playing on the road, 1.0 higher than he’s committed overall this year on the road.

This year, the opposing team’s starting SGs have tallied 1.5 three-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Phoenix Suns, branding this as a tough matchup.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

RJ Barrett will likely suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of playing away from home in this matchup.

In contrast to last season’s 31.5% clip, Jusuf Nurkic’s 3-point prowess has decreased this season to 21.3%.

Jusuf Nurkic has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (99th percentile).

The clash with Kelly Olynyk slots into the 20th percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs nailing only 0.5 3-pointers per game this year.

Royce O’Neale has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he’s been called for in all games this season.

Kevin Durant has converted a mere 5.5 foul shots per game this year, quite a bit less than his 6.8 mark last year.

Royce O’Neale has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he’s been called for in all games this season.

Among all players in the NBA, Gary Trent Jr. places in the 78th percentile for technical fouls, tallying a monstrous 0.1 fouls per game this year.

Over the last 20 games, opposing teams have captured 12.6 offensive boards per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns (lengthening possessions that can result in bonus chances for offense).

Gary Trent Jr. will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens player production for all stats.