Josh Giddey has posted a lowly 4.7 defensive rebounds per game this year, significantly lower than his 5.9 defensive rebounds per game last year.Josh Giddey has averaged just 24.5 minutes per game this year, quite a bit less than his 31.3 minutes per game last year.The Thunder check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Los Angeles Lakers have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (12.9) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Josh Giddey will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers player production across the board.
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