Thomas Bryant has shot and missed 2.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 higher than he's missed from beyond the arc in all games this season while on the road.The matchup vs. Jaxson Hayes is a difficult one for shots from downtown; when matched up against other starting Cs this year, they have finished with a measly 0.4 threes per game (3rd percentile).The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from being pitted against the 4th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 2ndworst in in the league with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game this year.Thomas Bryant figures to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this contest.
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