Jarred Vanderbilt has made just 52.6% of his field goal attempts this season, a significant dropoff from his 59.5 rate last season.The Nuggets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions 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 may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Away from their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This matchup may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted a colossal 25.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (10th-most in the NBA).
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