Compared to last year's 8.3 clip, Kyrie Irving's shot attempts from beyond the arc have decreased this year to 7.1 per game.In contrast to last season's 36.9 rate, Kyrie Irving's playing time has declined this season to 32.3 minutes per game.The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; when the Lakers are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 14th-least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.8).The Mavericks check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Lakers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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