Positives with Thu Jan Matchup
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The Golden State Warriors have played at the speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Golden State Warriors are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA this year (the Spurs).
The Warriors check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).
Victor Wembanyama has successfully made 2.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he’s converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season.
The number of shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against Trayce Jackson-Davis has been quite high (2.2 per game) when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (90th percentile).
The 3rd-fastest pace team in the NBA this year has been the San Antonio Spurs.
The Golden State Warriors have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Brandin Podziemski has successfully made 48.0% of his treys over the last 5 games, 12.3% more than he’s converted from beyond the arc overall this year.
Brandin Podziemski has tallied 32.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games while playing on the road, 4.5 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season on the road.
This year, the other team’s starting SGs have averaged 37.5% on three-pointers (8th-best in the NBA) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, creating a positive matchup.
Draymond Green has successfully made 57.6% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 16.3% higher than he’s converted from downtown overall this year.
Devin Vassell has been on the court for 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 more than he’s been on the court for in all games this season.
Devin Vassell has averaged 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least foul-prone players in the league (21st percentile).
Devin Vassell has made 9.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he’s put through the net overall this year.
Jeremy Sochan has successfully made 5.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he’s put through the hoop overall this year.
This year, the opposition’s starting PFs have tallied 14.4 field goal attempts per game (5th-most in the league) against the Golden State Warriors, making this a positive matchup.
Tre Jones has made 51.5% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 21.2% higher than he’s converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season with the home court advantage.
Tre Jones has averaged 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 4.9 more than he’s averaged over the course of the year at home.
The matchup vs. the Warriors is a positive one for threes; the opposing team’s starting PGs have compiled the 6th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (38.4%).
Jonathan Kuminga has successfully made 4.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he’s put through the hoop over the course of the season.
This year when they are on the road, the opposition’s starting SFs have attempted 3.5 free throws per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, finding it easy to draw fouls.
Chris Paul has sunk 48.3% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games, 15.4% more than he’s converted in all games this year.
This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 40.4% on three-pointers (5th-best in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in a strong matchup.
The matchup against Golden State is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Golden State Warriors are the visiting squad, the opposition’s starting PGs have tallied the most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (18.0).
Among all players in the league, Victor Wembanyama lands in the 90th percentile, posting an enormous 20.7 points per game this year.
This year, the other team’s starting PGs have averaged 50.2% on field goal attempts (best in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, designating this as a strong matchup.
Chris Paul has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 24.9% more than he’s put through the net in all games this year.
Draymond Green has attempted 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.5 more than he’s attempted overall this season on the road.
The matchup against the Golden State Warriors is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting PFs have averaged the 4th-most three attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games (5.7).
Jeremy Sochan figures to see an increase in performance for all stats due to enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
Julian Champagnie has sunk 2.7 3-pointers per game over the last 6 games at home, 1.4 more than he’s made overall this season while on his home court.
This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 47.0% on threes (highest in the NBA) vs. the Golden State Warriors, labeling this as a favorable matchup.
Julian Champagnie has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 18.0% more than he’s put through the net over the course of the season.
Negatives with Thursday, January 1st Matchup with the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs
Jonathan Kuminga has successfully made a measly 24.5% of his three-point shots this year, a significant dropoff from his 35.3 mark last year.
This year, opposing starting SFs have shot 27.4% on threes (4th-weakest in the NBA) against the Spurs, resulting in a tough matchup.
Jonathan Kuminga will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to worsen player performance for all stats.
The San Antonio Spurs check in as the 4th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.
Brandin Podziemski ought to see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this contest.
Relative to last year’s 31.4 mark, Draymond Green’s playing time has tailed off this year to 26.6 minutes per game.
The matchup vs. the Spurs is a tough one for 3-point attempts; the opposition’s starting PFs have tallied the 3rd-least three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (3.0).
Draymond Green will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to decrease stat production in all stat categories.
This year when they are at home, the opposition’s starting SGs have averaged 21.6% on threes (worst in the league) against the Golden State Warriors, making this a challenging matchup.
The Spurs check in as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.
Jeremy Sochan has averaged 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he’s averaged in all games this year.
Out of all players in the NBA, Brandin Podziemski rates in the 23rd percentile for foul-shot performance away from home with a an unimpressive 65.0% rate this year.
As a team, the Golden State Warriors have been poor at getting to the foul line recently: 2nd-worst in the league over the last 25 games, tallying just 18.1 foul shots per game.
This year, the other team’s starting SFs have shot 36.0% on field goal attempts (lowest in the league) vs. the Spurs, identifying this as a tough matchup.
Compared to last season’s 32.4 mark, Chris Paul’s playing time has declined this season to 26.9 minutes per game.
Chris Paul will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
The clash with Trayce Jackson-Davis comes in at the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the opposition’s starting Cs nailing only 49.8% of their field goals this year when they have the home court advantage.
In contrast to last season’s 11.5 mark, Chris Paul’s field goal attempts have tailed off this season to 7.6 per game.
The matchup against San Antonio is a tough one; when the Spurs have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 4th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team’s starting PFs over the last 5 games (13.0).
Jeremy Sochan has attempted and missed 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.7 higher than he’s missed from beyond the arc over the course of the year at home.
The matchup against Golden State is a tough one for field goal attempts; when the Golden State Warriors are away from home, the opposing team’s starting SFs have tallied the 3rd-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.7).
The matchup against the Warriors is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition’s starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.4 foul shots per game this year (8th-least in the league).
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