Bennedict Mathurin has averaged 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season.This year when they are on the road, opposing squads have averaged 45.3 field goals per game (3rd-most in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, designating this as a favorable matchup.As a team, the Pacers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe of late: 3rd-worst in the league over the last 20 games on the road, averaging just 20.2 free throws per game.This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have attempted 23.1 foul shots per game (9th-most in the league) against the San Antonio Spurs, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.Bennedict Mathurin is expected to suffer a reduction in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this game.
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