Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. lands in the 93rd percentile for threes converted, averaging 2.8 per game this year.Jabari Smith Jr. has been on the court for 29.8 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 77th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.This matchup is a tough one for 3-point shots; when the Los Angeles Lakers are playing at home, opposing teams have posted the 3rd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA since the start of last season (34.5%).The matchup against Los Angeles is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled the 22nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games when the Lakers are the visiting squad (6.8).The Rockets rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).
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