Dereck Lively II has compiled 0.2 assists per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 18th percentile -- among the worst in the league by this standard.Dereck Lively II has averaged 3.8 personal fouls per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 99th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Mavericks rank 5thworst in in the NBA without the home court advantage with a mere 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed the most offensive rebounds per game (16.6) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Dereck Lively II will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually decreases player performance in all stat categories.
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