Aaron Nesmith has averaged 4.2 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's averaged in all games this season.The matchup against New York is a tough one for scoring; when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have compiled the lowest FG% in the NBA this year (33.3%).The Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Indiana Pacers.Offensive rebounds save possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 7.4 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.Over the last 15 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.
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