Russell Westbrook has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (76th percentile).The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (13.0) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Lakers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Knicks.Russell Westbrook will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsens player performance in all stat categories.
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