Brooklyn @ Phoenix Picks & Props

In terms of offense, the Phoenix Suns's feeble 109.6 points per game measures as the 10th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The 5th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Nets have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Phoenix Suns. The matchup vs. Brooklyn may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 0.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting team (least in the league).

Dorian Finney-Smith has made 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted overall this year. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-most aggressive team in the league when playing away from home over the last 10 games has been the Nets. The matchup vs. Phoenix may be a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Suns are playing at home (2nd-most in the NBA).

Jusuf Nurkic has sunk 43.7% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 12.2% more than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year at home. In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA playing at home this year has been the Suns. The rate of field goals sunk against Ben Simmons has been remarkably high (65.3%) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (96th percentile). Jusuf Nurkic should see a spike in performance for all stats on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Dennis Schroder stands to experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of playing on the visting team in this game.

Kevin Durant has successfully made 9.8 shots made from the field per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Kevin Durant ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 36.8 minutes per game while at home this year. In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA playing at home this year has been the Suns. Kevin Durant has made 4.3 free throws per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Kevin Durant should see a rise in production for all stats due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Trendon Watford has sunk 53.9% of his shot attempts from the field since the start of last season, ranking him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. Trendon Watford has failed to make 0.7 treys per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the league by this standard: 20th percentile for misses . In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-most aggressive team in the league when playing away from home over the last 10 games has been the Nets.

Ziaire Williams has made 36.8% of his shots from the field this year, ranking in the 14th percentile out of all players in the league. Ziaire Williams has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (91st percentile). The matchup vs. the Suns is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SGs have averaged the least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (1.5). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets.

Tyus Jones has sunk 2.8 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's converted from downtown overall this season while at home. Tyus Jones has averaged 32.1 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. Tyus Jones has been called for 0.9 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 16th percentile -- among the league's least-whistled. In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA playing at home this year has been the Suns. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have totaled 3.5 3-pointers per game (highest in the league) vs. the Nets, labeling this as a strong matchup.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-most aggressive team in the league when playing away from home over the last 10 games has been the Nets. The matchup vs. Phoenix may be a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Suns are playing at home (2nd-most in the NBA).

Among all players in the league, Ben Simmons comes in at the 7th percentile for three-point attempts, posting 0.0 per game this year. Ben Simmons has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

In contrast to last season's 2.0 mark, Bradley Beal's threes sunk have surged this season to 2.6 per game. Bradley Beal has played 33.3 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA playing at home this year has been the Suns. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a strong one; they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (19.5). Bradley Beal has successfully made 92.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 8.0% higher than he's made overall this season.

Nic Claxton has made 20.0% of his 3-point shots since the start of last season, ranking in the 9th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Nic Claxton has attempted 0.0 threes per game this year, putting him in the 7th percentile among all players in the league. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Royce O'Neale ranks in the 79th percentile for three-point shots converted, tallying 2.1 per game this year. In regard to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-most aggressive offense in the NBA playing at home this year has been the Suns. Royce O'Neale will likely see a rise in performance for all stats on account of holding the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, Cameron Johnson lands in the 84th percentile, totaling a massive 18.3 points per game this year. Cameron Johnson has successfully made 4.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Cameron Johnson has tallied 32.3 minutes per game on the road this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-most aggressive team in the league when playing away from home over the last 10 games has been the Nets. The matchup against Phoenix is a positive one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 10th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.9).

Grayson Allen has gone over 10.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Shake Milton has gone over 8.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Keon Johnson has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.