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This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 11.7 shot attempts per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, designating this as a tough matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league while traveling this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Bulls.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Bulls grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 7.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.The matchup vs. the Lakers may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SGs have attempted just 1.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (5th-least in the NBA).
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