Keita Bates-Diop has averaged 0.0 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season, putting him in the company of the worst players in the league by this standard: 18th percentile.The Suns have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace in the league away from home this year.The Suns will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Lakers).This year, their opposition has brought down 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (5th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers (preserving possessions that can spark extra chances for offense).
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