Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Nesmith places in the 100th percentile for personal fouls, posting a whopping 3.5 fouls per game since the start of last season.The matchup against New York is a hard one for three-point shots; when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 6th-least treys per game in the league this year (1.3).The Indiana Pacers are expected to see a decline in possessions today from squaring off against the most lethargic pace-of-play team in the league since the start of last season (the New York Knicks).The Indiana Pacers check in as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Aaron Nesmith will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.
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