Among all players in the league, Dorian Finney-Smith slots into the 77th percentile for 3-point ability with an outstanding 37.1% rate this year.In regard to 3-pointers, the Lakers's stellar 36.9% rate of drained threes while playing at home ranks 10th-highest in the NBA this year.The matchup against New Orleans is a favorable one for 3-point attempts; when the New Orleans Pelicans are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.4).The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Over the last 5 games, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.6 foul shots per game (10th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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