Buddy Hield has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's tallied in all games this year.This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 24.8% on 3-pointers (worst in the league) vs. the Rockets, designating this as a difficult matchup.The Rockets have played at the 3rd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which ought to reduce plays for the Golden State Warriors.As a team, the Warriors have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls: 7th-worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 20.8 free throws per game.Buddy Hield will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally lowers player production across the board.
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