The matchup vs. Golden State is a tough one; when the Warriors are away from home, they have allowed the 12th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (14.1).The Warriors have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on the road, which should decrease opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Golden State is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.1 foul shots per game this year when the Warriors are on the road (8th-least in the league).
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