LeBron James has attempted a mere 6.8 treys per game this season, significantly less than his 8.0 rate last season.The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a challenging one; they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs this year (13.6).The Nuggets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Away from their home court, the Nuggets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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