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This year when they are on the road, opposing starting SFs have shot 33.3% on field goal attempts (worst in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, creating a tough matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 7th-most sluggish tempo in the league away from home this year.The Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Lakers.The Lakers rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Knicks may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (9th-least in the NBA).
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