Cameron Payne has averaged 14.2 minutes per game over the last 15 games while playing away from home, -5.1 lower than he's averaged in all games this season on the road.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA without the home court advantage this year.The Lakers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Suns.When playing at home, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).Cameron Payne will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court usually worsens player performance across the board.
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