Aaron Nesmith has accumulated 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit more than his 1.1 fouls per game last year.The matchup against Toronto is a tough one for three-pointers; when the Raptors have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have posted the 12th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (27.0%).The Raptors have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Pacers.Aaron Nesmith will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player production in all stat categories.
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