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LeBron James has averaged 26.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.0 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.3).The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from facing the 5th-quickest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Kings).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Lakers rank 5th-best in in the NBA with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Kings, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.
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