The matchup against Portland is a hard one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PFs have posted the 21st-lowest three rate in the NBA over the last 20 games when the Trail Blazers are on their home court (32.7%).The Trail Blazers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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