Compared to last year's 0.1 clip, D'Angelo Russell's technical fouls have spiked this year to 0.3 per game.This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 3.2 3-point attempts per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) against the Trail Blazers, making this a challenging matchup.The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-slowest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Lakers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 7thworst in in the league while playing at home with a mere 9.4 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Away from home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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