This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 9.1 field goal attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, labeling this as a challenging matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the least up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the league when playing away from home with only 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.1 free throws per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the foul line.
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