The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Suns have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Lakers.On the road, the Suns have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Phoenix may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 15 games when the Suns are the visiting squad (28th-most in the NBA).
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