Austin Reaves has made a mere 45.8% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit less than his 51.2 mark last season.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).This year when they have the home court advantage, their opposition has attempted 24.1 free throws per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.
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