The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a favorable one for field goal attempts; when the Lakers are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 21st-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (12.1).The Lakers have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should boost plays for the Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jeff Green has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 28.0% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.The matchup vs. the Lakers may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 4.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games (25th-most in the league).
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