D'Angelo Russell has committed 0.3 technical fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 0.1 technicals per game last year.Since the start of last season, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 13.0 field goal attempts per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, identifying this as a challenging matchup.The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league at home this year, which should reduce plays for the Lakers.The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (9th-fewest in the league) vs. the Rockets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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