Rui Hachimura has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the year.This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 9.1 field goal attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, making this a challenging matchup.The Los Angeles Lakers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from facing the least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pelicans).The Lakers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).When playing at home, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.4) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).
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