This year, the other team's starting SFs have posted 11.3 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, marking this as a hard matchup for offensive production.The Lakers will likely experience a decrease in possessions in this game from competing against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the 76ers).The Lakers rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.5 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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