Michael Porter Jr. has attempted 8.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the year.Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 31.5 minutes per game this year.The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8).The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Nuggets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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