Chris Boucher has put up 6.2 rebounds per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 2.1 higher than he's put up in all games this year on the road.The 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Raptors.The Lakers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should increase plays for the Raptors.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 7thbest in in the league with 11.7 offensive boards per game this year.On their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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