In contrast to last year's 16.1 rate, Brook Lopez's points per game have dropped this year to 12.4.Brook Lopez has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a challenging one for 3-pointers; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have sunk a measly 26.0% of their 3-point shots (7th percentile).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should reduce possessions for the Bucks.The Milwaukee Bucks check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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