Charlotte @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell places in the 80th percentile for shots taken, registering 12.4 per game this year. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 1.9 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 5th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Lakers. D'Angelo Russell stands to see a rise in efficiency across the board due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 8.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have snagged 14.4 offensive boards per game (most in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (continuing possessions that can produce further chances for offense).

The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 8.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have snagged 14.4 offensive boards per game (most in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (continuing possessions that can produce further chances for offense). The matchup vs. Nick Richards is a hard one for getting to the foul line; when Richards is on the road and facing fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a lowly 2.7 free throws per game (7th percentile).

Miles Bridges has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (77th percentile). As it relates to shooting, the Hornets's poor 107.2 points per game places worst in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. The matchup against the Lakers may be a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the NBA). Miles Bridges ought to suffer a reduction in output for all stats on account of being on the road in this contest.

As it relates to shooting, the Hornets's poor 107.2 points per game places worst in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. Terry Rozier will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Brandon Miller registers in the 91st percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.8 fouls per game this year. As it relates to shooting, the Hornets's poor 107.2 points per game places worst in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games. Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line. Brandon Miller will likely experience a decrease in output in all stat categories in light of playing on the visting team in this contest.

LeBron James has converted a measly 9.4 shots made from the field per game this year, significantly lower than his 10.7 mark last year. LeBron James has attempted a mere 5.4 shots from downtown per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 6.8 mark last season. LeBron James has tallied 2.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's tallied overall this season at home. The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.3). The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Lakers.

In contrast to last year's 21.7% mark, Jarred Vanderbilt's 3-point effectiveness has diminished this year to 0.0%. The Charlotte Hornets have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease plays for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 8.9 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing teams have snagged 14.4 offensive boards per game (most in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (continuing possessions that can produce further chances for offense). In comparison to last season's 67.4% rate, Jarred Vanderbilt's free-throw prowess has decreased this season to 50.0%.

The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers). The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Lakers have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Cody Martin has attempted 1.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.0 more than he's attempted in all games this year on the road. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a tough one for drawing fouls; their opposition has attempted just 19.5 free throws per game this year (3rd-least in the league).

Taurean Prince has successfully made 3.5 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Taurean Prince has played 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he's played over the course of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 5th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Hornets is a favorable one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (2.5). The 4th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Lakers.

Among all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington slots into the 85th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc when playing away from home, totaling 5.6 per game this year. The Charlotte Hornets will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Lakers). The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Lakers have given up the 7th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). P.J. Washington has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 23.5% higher than he's made overall this year away from his home court.