Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 8.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season.Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 31.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 85th percentile.The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a strong one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting SFs have totaled the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 11thbest in in the NBA while on the road with 12.2 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.
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