Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell rates in the 84th percentile for technical fouls, logging a colossal 0.1 fouls per game on his home court this year.This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have logged 15.2 points per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Kings, resulting in a difficult matchup for offensive productivity.The Lakers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Kings).The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Sacramento is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 3.3 free throws per game this year when the Kings are the visiting squad (8th-least in the league).
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