Jarred Vanderbilt has made 22.1% of his treys this year, placing him in the 14th percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup against the Nuggets is a tough one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.2).The Nuggets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Away from their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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