Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Nesmith comes in at the 97th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a monstrous 3.2 fouls per game with the home court advantage this year.The 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Indiana Pacers.The New York Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Pacers.The Indiana Pacers rank as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 10 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.
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