Among all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 36.9 minutes per game when playing away from home this year.The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for three-point attempts; opposing starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8).The Bulls are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the fastest tempo home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Bulls have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 25 games, the other team has grabbed 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Lakers (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce additional opportunities for offense).
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