Kelly Olynyk has averaged 3.5 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 2.5 fouls per game last year.The Utah Jazz check in as the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 25 games.The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one; when the Lakers are the visiting squad, they have given up the 9th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (14.1).Away from their home court, the Lakers have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (13.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Los Angeles is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.6 foul shots per game this year when the Lakers are the visiting team (15th-least in the NBA).
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