Dorian Finney-Smith has attempted 6.0 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Dorian Finney-Smith has averaged 32.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.3 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 24.6 foul shot attempts per game when playing at home measures as the best in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 4.5 foul shots per game this year (2nd-most in the NBA).
Rui Hachimura has sunk 6.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season when playing at home. Rui Hachimura has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this season. Rui Hachimura has averaged 31.8 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 24.6 foul shot attempts per game when playing at home measures as the best in the NBA this year.
Jaxson Hayes has converted 74.6% of his shots from the field with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jaxson Hayes has been on the court for 26.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 higher than he's been on the court for overall this year. The number of threes attempted against Nikola Vucevic has been quite high (2.9 per game) when matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 24.6 foul shot attempts per game when playing at home measures as the best in the NBA this year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court, which should reduce plays for the Bulls. The Bulls check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Coby White will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally lowers stat production across the board.
Kevin Huerter has attempted 8.3 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted overall this year. Kevin Huerter has been on the court for 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.4 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. With respect to shooting, the Chicago Bulls's terrific 117.8 points per game on the road measures as the 5th-highest in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 3-point attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, branding this as a strong matchup. The 2nd-speediest pace road offense in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls.
This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 37.1% on field goals (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Lakers, branding this as a tough matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court, which should reduce plays for the Bulls. The Bulls check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Josh Giddey is expected to experience a decrease in performance in all stat categories as a result of playing on the visting team in this contest.
Nikola Vucevic has made 3.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.2 higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year when playing away from home. Nikola Vucevic has been on the court for 31.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 84th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Chicago Bulls's terrific 117.8 points per game on the road measures as the 5th-highest in the league this year. The 2nd-speediest pace road offense in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls.
With respect to shooting, the Chicago Bulls's terrific 117.8 points per game on the road measures as the 5th-highest in the league this year. The 2nd-speediest pace road offense in the league this year has been the Chicago Bulls.
Tre Jones has made 67.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year when playing on the road. Tre Jones has converted 65.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games on the road, 24.0% more than he's made from downtown in all games this season away from his home court. Tre Jones has tallied 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 14.0 higher than he's tallied overall this year. With respect to shooting, the Chicago Bulls's terrific 117.8 points per game on the road measures as the 5th-highest in the league this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a strong one for shot attempts from the field; when the Lakers have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 7th-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (15.6).
Austin Reaves has sunk 10.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's made in all games this season. Austin Reaves has sunk 3.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's made over the course of the season. Austin Reaves has tallied 34.4 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 24.6 foul shot attempts per game when playing at home measures as the best in the NBA this year.
LeBron James has attempted 20.5 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. LeBron James has attempted 8.0 treys per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.8 more than he's attempted overall this year at home. Out of all players in the NBA, LeBron James registers in the 95th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.9 minutes per game this year. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. LeBron James has attempted 6.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home.
Luka Doncic has successfully made 4.2 threes per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's converted over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic places in the 95th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.1 minutes per game this year. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league while traveling this year, which should increase opportunities for the Lakers. Among all players in the league, Luka Doncic ranks in the 99th percentile for getting to the foul line, logging a whopping 7.6 foul shots per game this year. In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 24.6 foul shot attempts per game when playing at home measures as the best in the NBA this year.
