Out of all players in the league, Chet Holmgren ranks in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a massive 2.4 fouls per game this year.The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from competing against the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 25 games (the Pelicans).Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.Chet Holmgren will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling generally decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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