Chet Holmgren has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Thunder will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.5 offensive boards per game this year.The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (13.2) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Chet Holmgren will likely experience a decrease in output across the board due to playing away from home in this game.
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