Compared to last season's 2.7 mark, Deni Avdija's personal fouls per game have spiked this season to 2.9.The matchup against New Orleans is a difficult one; when the Pelicans are the visiting team, they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting SFs this year (11.6).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, but the Wizards rank 1stworst in in the league with a mere 7.4 offensive boards per game this year.Over the last 5 games, their opposition has captured 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Pelicans (lengthening possessions that can create additional opportunities for offense).This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, struggling to get to the charity stripe.
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