The matchup against the Lakers is a tough one; they have given up the 10th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (13.8).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Spurs rank 9thworst in in the league while playing away from home with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 11.2 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (retaining possessions that can spark added opportunities for offense).This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the league) vs. the Lakers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.
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