Johnny Davis has converted 18.3% of his 3-pointers this year, putting him in the 10th percentile among all players in the NBA. In contrast to last season's 2.5 clip, Johnny Davis's shot attempts from downtown have fallen this season to 0.7 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Johnny Davis measures in the 23rd percentile for playing time, putting up a lowly 11.8 minutes per game while at home this year. The Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Rayan Rupert has sunk 1.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's made over the course of the season. Rayan Rupert has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 17.1 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season on the road. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 50.2% on shot attempts from the field (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Wizards, creating a favorable matchup. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Washington Wizards have played at the fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (29.8%). The Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 4.7 rate, Jordan Poole's number of free throws has declined this season to 2.8 free throws per game.
Kris Murray has attempted 8.9 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 3.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Kris Murray has attempted 4.3 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Kris Murray has been on the court for 31.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 11.6 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Washington Wizards have played at the fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Dalano Banton has attempted 18.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 10.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Dalano Banton has attempted 7.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Dalano Banton has averaged 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from home, 20.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season on the road. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Washington Wizards have played at the fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jabari Walker has attempted 9.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Jabari Walker has tallied 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.3 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 14.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-most in the NBA) against the Wizards, labeling this as a favorable matchup. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Washington Wizards have played at the fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.
In regard to shooting, the Trail Blazers's unimpressive 94.4 points per game comes in as the worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. Deandre Ayton has converted 64.3% of his free throws over the last 15 games, 12.7% lower than he's sunk overall this season. Deandre Ayton will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers stat production in all facets of the game.
Deni Avdija has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game at home this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The matchup vs. Portland is a challenging one; when the Trail Blazers are away from home, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs this year (12.1). The Wizards check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
Corey Kispert has sunk 7.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. Corey Kispert has converted 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 more than he's made from downtown overall this season. Corey Kispert has averaged 38.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 13.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. The Wizards have been the 8th-most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 25 games in terms of shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Wizards have played at the speediest pace in the NBA this year.
Scoot Henderson has attempted 16.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Scoot Henderson has tallied 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The matchup vs. Washington is a favorable one; when the Washington Wizards are on their home court, they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (21.8). The 8th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Portland Trail Blazers. The Washington Wizards have played at the fastest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Portland Trail Blazers.
