Julius Randle has converted 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.2 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season away from home.Julius Randle has been on the court for 34.3 minutes per game away from home this year, putting him in the 94th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 22nd-most three attempts per game in the league over the last 5 games (4.3).The Lakers have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks.The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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