Out of all players in the NBA, Christian Braun registers in the 79th percentile for personal fouls, averaging an enormous 2.3 fouls per game while playing at home this year.This year, the other team's starting SFs have registered 11.3 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the 76ers, labeling this as a challenging matchup for offensive performance.The Denver Nuggets will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the most sluggish pace offense in the NBA this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Nuggets rank 4thworst in in the league with the home court advantage with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.5 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) vs. the 76ers, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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