D'Angelo Russell has sunk 2.1 three-point shots per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the NBA.This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have shot 42.1% on three-pointers (28th-highest in the league) vs. the San Antonio Spurs, labeling this as a positive matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-fastest pace away offense in the NBA this year (the San Antonio Spurs).On the road, the San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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