DeMar DeRozan has played 34.2 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.In regard to scoring, the Kings's superb 123.0 points per game while on their home court places 2nd-best in the NBA over the last 5 games.The matchup against the Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).The 8th-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Kings.The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Sacramento Kings.
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