Luguentz Dort has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a challenging one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 6th-least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (11.7).The Thunder are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from competing against the 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Oklahoma City Thunder check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Lakers, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.
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