Dereck Lively II has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (95th percentile).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Mavericks.The Dallas Mavericks rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Dereck Lively II will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to lower stat production in all facets of the game.
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