Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league while playing away from home with just 8.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.The Thunder have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (13.7) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).Austin Reaves will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city generally lowers player production in all stat categories.
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