LeBron James has averaged a lowly 6.3 defensive boards per game this season, significantly less than his 7.4 defensive boards per game last season.Among all players in the league, LeBron James rates in the 91st percentile for technical fouls, compiling a colossal 0.1 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a decline in plays in this game from competing against the 3rd-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 20 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds retain possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.1 offensive boards per game this year.
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