Los Angeles @ Atlanta props

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks). D'Angelo Russell has converted 90.3% of his free throws when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. As a team, the Lakers have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe: 4th-best in the NBA this year, drawing 24.2 foul shots per game.

Dalton Knecht has tallied 15.1 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.0 more than he's tallied in all games this season. Dalton Knecht has sunk 3.0 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the year. Dalton Knecht has tallied 30.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.5 more than he's tallied overall this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have tallied 13.6 field goal attempts per game (9th-most in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks).

The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Clint Capela has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 40.1% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Clint Capela figures to see a spike in output across the board in light of controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Anthony Davis has converted 9.6 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Anthony Davis has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks). Anthony Davis has converted a terrific 6.9 free throws per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 5.5 mark last year. As a team, the Lakers have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe: 4th-best in the NBA this year, drawing 24.2 foul shots per game.

Rui Hachimura has successfully made 64.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 14.2% more than he's made over the course of the season. Rui Hachimura has sunk 43.3% of his three-point attempts while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Compared to last year's 26.9 mark, Rui Hachimura's playing time has spiked this year to 31.5 minutes per game. The matchup vs. Atlanta is a favorable one for threes; when the Atlanta Hawks have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have posted the highest three percentage in the league this year (60.1%). The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks).

The least up-tempo tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line. Gabe Vincent will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player performance for all stats.

Among all players in the NBA, Trae Young places in the 94th percentile for shot attempts from downtown at home, averaging 7.9 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Trae Young slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 35.7 minutes per game this year. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 6.2 free throws per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Max Christie has committed 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the NBA (19th percentile). The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks). Max Christie has sunk 3.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's sunk over the course of the season. As a team, the Lakers have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe: 4th-best in the NBA this year, drawing 24.2 foul shots per game.

Dyson Daniels has attempted 12.8 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Dyson Daniels lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.7 minutes per game this year. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Dyson Daniels will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally increases player performance in all stat categories.

Jalen Johnson has successfully made 57.9% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 7.1% more than he's made in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Johnson places in the 97th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 36.4 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.6). The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

De'Andre Hunter has sunk 54.7% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 7.2% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. De'Andre Hunter has successfully made 3.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. De'Andre Hunter should see a rise in output in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this game.

Zaccharie Risacher has successfully made 44.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games, 19.0% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, resulting in a good matchup. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Hawks grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Zaccharie Risacher will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player performance for all stats.

LeBron James has successfully made 8.5 shots made from the field per game this year, putting him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, LeBron James ranks in the 79th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 5.5 per game this year. Among all players in the league, LeBron James rates in the 91st percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 34.6 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have shot 54.1% on shots from the field (3rd-highest in the league) against the Atlanta Hawks, making this a favorable matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the fastest tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hawks).