Taurean Prince has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA on their home court with just 8.3 offensive boards per game this year.While playing on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers have allowed the 7th-most offensive boards per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Taurean Prince will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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