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.This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 33.3% on shots from the field (lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, branding this as a tough matchup.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).The matchup against the Knicks may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (9th-least in the NBA).
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