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The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 6th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.7).The most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics.The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Lakers).In regard to getting to the foul line, the Celtics's poor 19.1 free throw attempts per game places worst in the NBA this year.Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
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