Brook Lopez has averaged a mere 1.5 offensive boards per game this year, significantly lower than his 2.1 offensive boards per game last year.Brook Lopez has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 0.1 technicals per game last year.The Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in plays today from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Portland Trail Blazers).The Bucks rank as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the home team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.8 offensive boards per game (9th-highest in the league) against the Trail Blazers (maintaining possessions that can spark added opportunities for offense).
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