LeBron James has put up a measly 5.2 assists per game this season, significantly less than his 6.2 assists per game last season.LeBron James has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, a significant increase from his 0.0 technicals per game last year.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 14.4 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (lengthening possessions that can result in further opportunities for offense).
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