Max Christie has compiled 0.2 offensive rebounds per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 21st percentile -- among the league trailers by this standard.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-most lethargic tempo visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have nabbed 14.4 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder (lengthening possessions that can result in further opportunities for offense).Max Christie should suffer a drop-off in performance across the board considering playing on the visting team in this contest.
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