LeBron James has averaged a lowly 6.3 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit less 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 highest-fouling when it comes to getting T'ed up.The Lakers will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Kings).The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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