D'Angelo Russell has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone when it comes to technicals.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.8 3-point attempts per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Knicks, making this a challenging matchup.The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Lakers.The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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