The Clippers are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Lakers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers rank 6thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.The Lakers have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Terance Mann has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 37.5% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year while playing away from home.The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.2 free throws per game over the last 17 games when the Lakers are at home (21st-most in the league).
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