Out of all players in the league, Bennedict Mathurin lands in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a monstrous 2.7 fouls per game this year.The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers is a difficult one; they have allowed the least points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (11.3).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Pacers.The Pacers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.5 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.
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