Austin Reaves has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year.The Los Angeles Lakers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from facing the least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).The Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).When playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing teams have attempted 28.0 free throws per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.
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