Ben Simmons has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (84th percentile).The 4th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA this year has been the Nets.The Nets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Nets grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with only 9.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.Ben Simmons will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.
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