D'Angelo Russell has accumulated 0.6 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's accumulated overall this season.The Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Rockets).The Lakers have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).D'Angelo Russell will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually decreases stat production across the board.
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