Bruce Brown has committed 2.4 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.When it comes to 3-pointers, the Raptors's lackluster 11.8 successful threes per game settles in as the 7th-lowest in the NBA this year.The matchup vs. New Orleans is a tough one for 3-pointers; when the Pelicans have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 6th-least shots from downtown per game in the league this year (1.5).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Raptors.At home, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
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