The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-slowest tempo in the league while traveling this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Lakers.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 7thworst in in the league while playing at home with a mere 9.4 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.Away from home, the Trail Blazers have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Since the start of last season, opposing teams have attempted 25.1 foul shots per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Trail Blazers, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.
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