Aaron Nesmith has totaled 0.7 assists per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 25th percentile -- one of the worst in the league by this standard.Aaron Nesmith has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (95th percentile).The Indiana Pacers are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Jazz).The Pacers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Aaron Nesmith will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player production across the board.
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