De'Aaron Fox has averaged 2.4 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The Nuggets have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Kings.The Sacramento Kings rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (15.8) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).De'Aaron Fox will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually decreases player performance across the board.
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