Austin Reaves has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games while playing on the road, 0.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic pace home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets).Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can generate more chances for offense).Austin Reaves ought to suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories considering playing away from home in this matchup.
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