Deandre Ayton has committed 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (79th percentile).In terms of scoring, the Trail Blazers's subpar 103.6 points per game as the home team rates fewest in the NBA over the last 5 games.This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team has totaled 15.1 threes per game (highest in the NBA) against the Hornets, making this a good matchup.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Trail Blazers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-least up-tempo pace road team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Charlotte Hornets).
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