Rui Hachimura has converted an impressive 45.4% of his 3-pointers this season, a sizeable increase from his 33.6 mark last season.This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 6.3 three attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Spurs, labeling this as a strong matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-fastest pace away offense in the NBA this year (the San Antonio Spurs).On the road, the San Antonio Spurs have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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