Austin Reaves has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's averaged overall this season.The Pelicans have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should reduce possessions for the Lakers.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.Austin Reaves will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player production across the board.
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