In contrast to last year's 6.1 rate, Russell Westbrook's shots from the field hit have dropped this year to 4.4 per game.The 5th-least up-tempo tempo road offense in the league this year has been the Clippers.The Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in possessions today from being pitted against the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Orlando Magic).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 4thworst in in the NBA as the away team with just 7.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Russell Westbrook will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to reduce player production in all facets of the game.
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