LeBron James has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone when it comes to technicals.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic pace home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets).Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can generate more chances for offense).LeBron James will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce stat production for all stats.
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