DeMar DeRozan has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.The Chicago Bulls have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Pelicans have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Bulls.This year when they are away from home, their opposition has secured 11.4 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans (maintaining possessions that can spark bonus chances for offense).DeMar DeRozan will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally decreases stat production across the board.
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