Out of all players in the league, D'Angelo Russell slots into the 91st percentile for technical fouls, posting an enormous 0.1 fouls per game when playing on the road this year.The Lakers will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 8th-most lethargic pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).While on their home court, the Timberwolves have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).D'Angelo Russell will likely suffer a drop-off in performance across the board as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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