Anthony Davis has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (82nd percentile).The LA Clippers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 15 games, opposing clubs have grabbed 12.5 offensive boards per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Clippers (retaining possessions that can produce added opportunities for offense).Anthony Davis will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player performance across the board.
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