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UNLV enters this playoff matchup with a recent template that travels: make shots early, build a cushion, and force the opponent to score against a set defense. In its last outing, UNLV’s offense was most efficient when it mixed paint touches with perimeter spacing, finishing with a field goal rate of 54 and an effective field goal rate of 64. The shot profile was balanced enough to prevent long dry spells, and the Rebels’ ball movement showed up in their assist total, but the possession game tilted too often because of turnovers. A playoff road game usually magnifies that risk; empty trips can feed a home crowd and give Tulsa extra transition chances.