The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from competing against the least up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the league when playing away from home with only 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.D'Angelo Russell will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player production in all facets of the game.
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