Alex Caruso has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (88th percentile).The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 25 games (15.6).The Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season, which ought to decrease plays for the Thunder.The Oklahoma City Thunder rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Alex Caruso will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player production across the board.
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