LeBron James has attempted a lowly 16.8 shots from the field per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 21.3 mark last year.Since the start of last season, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 45.4% on field goals (14th-worst in the NBA) against the Houston Rockets, creating a hard matchup.The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league at home this year, which should reduce plays for the Lakers.The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Compared to last year's 74.6% mark, LeBron James's foul-shot proficiency has regressed this year to 63.9%.
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