Taurean Prince has tallied a terrific 29.4 minutes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 21.8 minutes per game last year.The Lakers check in as the 2nd-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.The matchup vs. Houston is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Houston Rockets are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have put up the 30th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (51.6%).The fastest tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Lakers.While at home, the Rockets have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the NBA to the other team since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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