Aaron Nesmith has accumulated 3.4 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (99th percentile).This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Pelicans, marking this as a challenging matchup.Offensive rebounds continue possession and produce bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.When playing at home, the Pelicans have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Aaron Nesmith stands to suffer a reduction in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering playing away from home in this matchup.
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