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Los Angeles Lakers
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Jeremiah Fears u15.5 Points Scored (-104) Projection 14.04 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the 2nd-lowest offense in the NBA this year with 108.8 points per game and face a challenging matchup against the Lakers, who have allowed opposing starting point guards 5.3 3-point attempts per game at home, while the Pelicans play at the slowest home pace this season.
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Herbert Jones u12.5 Points Scored (-122) Projection 10.97 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the 2nd-lowest scoring average in the NBA at 108.8 points per game and face the Los Angeles Lakers, who rank 6th-lowest in field goal attempts by starting SGs this season.
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Austin Reaves u23.5 Points Scored (-103) Projection 21.76 (Under)
The Lakers have the 7th-slowest tempo in the league over their last 5 games, face the slowest-paced home offense in the NBA, rank 4th worst in offensive rebounds with 9.5 per game, and opposing starting shooting guards have attempted the fewest foul shots against the Pelicans.
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Luka Doncic u34.5 Points Scored (-119) Projection 31.13 (Under)
The Lakers rank 7th in slowest tempo over the last 5 games and face the slowest-paced home offense, the Pelicans, while averaging only 9.5 offensive rebounds per game, ranking 4th worst in the league.
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Austin Reaves u24.5 Points Scored (-118) Projection 21.64 (Under)
The Lakers are currently playing at the 7th-slowest tempo in the league, facing a Pelicans team with the slowest offensive pace, which may limit their plays, and rank 4th worst in offensive rebounds, averaging 9.5 per game.
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Luka Doncic u34.5 Points Scored (-122) Projection 30.73 (Under)
The Lakers rank 7th-slowest in tempo over the last 5 games and face the slowest home offense in the NBA, while averaging 9.5 offensive rebounds per game, the 4th lowest in the league.
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Austin Reaves u23.5 Points Scored (+100) Projection 21.68 (Under)
The Lakers have the 7th-slowest tempo in the league over their last 5 games and face the slowest-paced home offense, the Pelicans, while ranking 4th worst in offensive rebounds with 9.5 per game.
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Luka Doncic u33.5 Points Scored (-115) Projection 31.15 (Under)
The Lakers have the 7th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games and rank 4th worst in offensive rebounds, averaging 9.5 per game.
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