Taurean Prince has tallied 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to decreased plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 7.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (11th-fewest in the league) against the Portland Trail Blazers, struggling to get to the free-throw line.Taurean Prince ought to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of playing on the visting team in this game.
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