Positives with Monday Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers Matchup
OKC @ LAL
D’Angelo Russell has successfully made 8.7 field goals per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.9 more than he’s sunk in all games this year when playing at home.
D’Angelo Russell has sunk 4.3 treys per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.3 higher than he’s made in all games this year while playing at home.
D’Angelo Russell has been on the court for 36.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 more than he’s been on the court for overall this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition’s starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7).
Out of all players in the league, Luguentz Dort measures in the 79th percentile for 3-point shots scored when playing away from home, totaling 1.7 per game this year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully made 66.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 24.4% more than he’s sunk over the course of the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 34.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 94th percentile.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposition’s starting SGs have compiled the 21st-highest three rate in the league this year (36.7%).
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
Anthony Davis has averaged 35.7 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile — ranking among the most used players in the NBA.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Anthony Davis will likely see a rise in productivity across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this contest.
Gordon Hayward has played 28.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 75th percentile.
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
This matchup is a hard one for field goals; when the Lakers have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have put up the 8th-lowest Field Goal% in the league against them this year (46.3%).
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully made 66.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 24.4% more than he’s sunk over the course of the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 34.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 94th percentile.
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
D’Angelo Russell has sunk 4.3 treys per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.3 higher than he’s made in all games this year while playing at home.
D’Angelo Russell has been on the court for 36.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 more than he’s been on the court for overall this year.
The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a good one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition’s starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7).
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
Anthony Davis has converted 9.7 field goals per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA.
Anthony Davis has averaged 35.7 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 97th percentile — ranking among the most used players in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a hard one for shots from the field; their opposition has posted the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (45.2%).
The number of points tallied against Chet Holmgren has been quite high (16.9 per game) when he is away from his home court and facing fellow starting Cs this year (93rd percentile).
LeBron James has scored 29.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he’s scored overall this season.
LeBron James has sunk 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he’s converted from three overall this season.
Out of all players in the NBA, LeBron James measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, registering a massive 34.3 minutes per game while at home this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
In contrast to last year’s 33.7% clip, Jalen Williams’s 3-point proficiency has risen this year to 45.6%.
Jalen Williams has averaged 32.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 87th percentile.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The matchup against the Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
Rui Hachimura has sunk 7.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games at home, 3.1 more than he’s converted overall this season at home.
Rui Hachimura has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 9.0 more than he’s tallied in all games this season at home.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Austin Reaves has sunk 2.3 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he’s made from beyond the arc overall this year.
Austin Reaves has averaged 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he’s averaged overall this year.
The matchup against the Thunder is a strong one for 3-point shots; the other team’s starting SGs have shot for the 29th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (44.1%).
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Gordon Hayward has sunk 44.8% of his three-point shots over the last 15 games, 11.1% higher than he’s converted from beyond the arc in all games this season.
Gordon Hayward has played 28.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 75th percentile.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
Austin Reaves has sunk 2.3 3-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he’s made from beyond the arc overall this year.
Austin Reaves has averaged 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he’s averaged overall this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jalen Williams has made 9.1 buckets per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 higher than he’s made overall this season.
In contrast to last year’s 33.7% clip, Jalen Williams’s 3-point proficiency has risen this year to 45.6%.
Jalen Williams has averaged 32.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 87th percentile.
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The matchup against the Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).
LeBron James has sunk 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he’s converted from three overall this season.
Out of all players in the NBA, LeBron James measures in the 92nd percentile for playing time, registering a massive 34.3 minutes per game while at home this year.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
Out of all players in the league, Chet Holmgren comes in at the 76th percentile for three-point shots made without the home court advantage, averaging 1.6 per game this year.
Among all players in the league, Chet Holmgren registers in the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 30.1 minutes per game while on the road this year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The matchup with Anthony Davis ranks in the 100th percentile with the other team’s starting Cs nailing a whopping 42.6% of their 3-point attempts this year.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
Chet Holmgren has successfully made 8.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he’s converted over the course of the year.
Among all players in the league, Chet Holmgren registers in the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 30.1 minutes per game while on the road this year.
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The matchup with Anthony Davis ranks in the 100th percentile with the other team’s starting Cs nailing a whopping 42.6% of their 3-point attempts this year.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
Rui Hachimura has converted 54.0% of his three-point shots over the last 5 games, 11.7% higher than he’s made in all games this year.
Rui Hachimura has tallied 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 9.0 more than he’s tallied in all games this season at home.
The Lakers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games.
The Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rui Hachimura will likely see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
Out of all players in the league, Luguentz Dort measures in the 79th percentile for 3-point shots scored when playing away from home, totaling 1.7 per game this year.
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; the opposing team’s starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8).
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
The Thunder check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games.
This year when they are on the road, the opposing team’s starting PGs have totaled 15.6 shot attempts per game (24th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a favorable matchup.
The 3rd-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Thunder.
The Thunder will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers).
Josh Giddey has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 15.9% more than he’s made over the course of the year without the home court advantage.
Negatives with Monday Matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers
Among all players in the league, D’Angelo Russell measures in the 84th percentile for technical fouls, posting a massive 0.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Luguentz Dort has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (97th percentile).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Luguentz Dort will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player performance for all stats.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 86th percentile — among the league’s most-whistled.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ought to experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game in light of playing away from home in this game.
Anthony Davis has sunk 22.8% of his 3-point attempts this year, placing him in the 15th percentile out of all players in the league.
Out of all players in the league, Anthony Davis comes in at the 75th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.2 fouls per game at home this year.
The number of treys hit against Chet Holmgren has been remarkably low (0.5 per game) when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (17th percentile).
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Gordon Hayward has converted a lowly 40.3% of his field goals this year, a sizeable decrease from his 47.3 rate last year.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Gordon Hayward will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production for all stats.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 86th percentile — among the league’s most-whistled.
This year when they are on the road, the opposition’s starting SGs have shot 37.1% on field goal attempts (13th-worst in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, marking this as a difficult matchup.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
In comparison to last year’s 9.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throws hit have declined this year to 7.8 per game.
Among all players in the league, D’Angelo Russell measures in the 84th percentile for technical fouls, posting a massive 0.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Josh Giddey has missed 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.0 more than he’s missed from three overall this season without the home court advantage.
Josh Giddey has been on the court for a measly 24.5 minutes per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 31.3 minutes per game last year.
Over the last 5 games, the opposing team’s starting PGs have tallied 1.6 threes per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a challenging matchup.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Anthony Davis has sunk 22.8% of his 3-point attempts this year, placing him in the 15th percentile out of all players in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
LeBron James has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game at home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling when it comes to technicals.
The matchup against Oklahoma is a challenging one; when the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road, they have allowed the 13th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs over the last 5 games (11.0).
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams registers in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.7 fouls per game this year.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Jalen Williams will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.
Rui Hachimura has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season.
The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposing team’s starting SFs have put up the 13th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (25.5%).
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Over the last 10 games when they are at home, the other team’s starting SFs have attempted 2.0 foul shots per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Thunder, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Gordon Hayward will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production for all stats.
The matchup vs. Oklahoma is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Thunder are the visiting squad, the opposition’s starting SGs have compiled the 15th-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (34.7%).
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Over the last 20 games, the other team’s starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Thunder, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
Out of all players in the league, Jalen Williams registers in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.7 fouls per game this year.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Over the last 15 games, the opposition’s starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to draw fouls.
Jalen Williams will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.
LeBron James has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game at home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile — among the NBA’s highest-fouling when it comes to technicals.
Over the last 5 games, the opposition’s starting PFs have averaged 2.2 three attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, branding this as a tough matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Chet Holmgren has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (86th percentile).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Chet Holmgren is expected to see a decline in performance for all stats as a result of being on the road in this matchup.
Chet Holmgren has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (86th percentile).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
The clash with Anthony Davis in regard to getting to the charity stripe places in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the opposition’s starting Cs attempting a mere 2.5 free throws per game this year.
Chet Holmgren is expected to see a decline in performance for all stats as a result of being on the road in this matchup.
Rui Hachimura has tallied 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he’s tallied over the course of the season.
The matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder is a challenging one for three-pointers; the opposing team’s starting SFs have put up the 13th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (25.5%).
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, their opposition has snagged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) against the Thunder (maintaining possessions that can bring about more opportunities for offense).
Luguentz Dort has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (97th percentile).
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Compared to last year’s 2.7 rate, Luguentz Dort’s free throws made have decreased this year to 1.5 per game.
Over the last 15 games, the other team’s starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Lakers, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.
Josh Giddey has attempted a measly 10.1 shots from the field per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 14.8 rate last season.
Josh Giddey has been on the court for a measly 24.5 minutes per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 31.3 minutes per game last year.
Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with only 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have come down with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).
Josh Giddey will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to decrease stat production across the board.