The matchup against San Antonio is a challenging one; when the Spurs are the visiting team, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (8.6).The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has brought down 11.5 offensive boards per game (6th-most in the NBA) vs. the Spurs (preserving possessions that can lead to more chances for offense).The matchup against Julian Champagnie is a hard one for getting to the foul line; when squaring off against other starting SFs this year, they have attempted a measly 2.2 free throws per game (17th percentile).
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