The matchup against the Denver Nuggets is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting SFs have totaled the 4th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.9).The Los Angeles Lakers will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with just 8.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.In contrast to last season's 80.1% clip, Rui Hachimura's free-throw prowess has dropped this season to 70.4%.Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Denver Nuggets, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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