Malik Beasley has attempted 8.3 threes per game this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league.The matchup against the Jazz is a tough one for threes; opposing clubs have posted the 5th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 5 games (31.6%).The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA away from their home court this year.The Jazz have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
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