LeBron James has posted a mere 6.3 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 7.4 defensive boards per game last season.LeBron James has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to getting T'ed up.The Lakers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play road offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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