Ben Simmons has averaged 5.9 defensive boards per game over the last 15 games, 2.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the season.Among all players in the league, Ben Simmons slots into the 16th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a lowly 0.8 fouls per game at home this year.The Clippers are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 6th-most up-tempo tempo away team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the San Antonio Spurs).Ben Simmons will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.
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