The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a challenging one for threes; when the Thunder have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 13th-least treys per game in the NBA this year (0.9).The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).The Thunder have allowed the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Thunder is a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this year (15th-least in the league).
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