Rui Hachimura has posted 1.0 assists per game while at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 23rd percentile -- one of the worst in the NBA in this category.The Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace offense in the league since the start of last season (the Minnesota Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with only 8.2 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
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