The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA on their home court with just 8.3 offensive boards per game this year.While playing on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers have allowed the 7th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Austin Reaves is expected to suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.
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