Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Spurs rank 9thworst in in the league while playing away from home with just 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has captured 11.2 offensive boards per game (highest in the league) vs. the Lakers (retaining possessions that can spark added opportunities for offense).Keldon Johnson has attempted just 3.2 free throws per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 5.2 mark last season.This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the league) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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