This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 3.4 three attempts per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, identifying this as a hard matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.The Lakers check in as the 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).LeBron James stands to suffer a drop-off in efficiency in all stat categories considering playing on the visting team in this contest.
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