Jaxson Hayes has averaged 23.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.In regard to 3-pointers, the Lakers's stellar 36.9% rate of drained threes while playing at home ranks 10th-highest in the NBA this year.The matchup against Yves Missi is a positive one for 3-point shots; when Missi is on the road fellow starting Cs this year, they have made a colossal 1.0 3-point shots per game (86th percentile).The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Jaxson Hayes will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to boost player performance for all stats.
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