Deandre Ayton has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (84th percentile).The Phoenix Suns have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing on the road.The Mavericks have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Suns.The Phoenix Suns have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Deandre Ayton will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsens stat production for all stats.
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