Russell Westbrook has averaged a mere 22.9 minutes per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 29.7 minutes per game last season.Among all players in the NBA, Russell Westbrook rates in the 86th percentile for technical fouls, logging a massive 0.1 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year.The Clippers have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.The Clippers are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this contest from competing against the most lethargic pace road offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Timberwolves).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 1stworst in in the league with a mere 6.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
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