Out of all players in the NBA, Dereck Lively II rates in the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, putting up a colossal 3.1 fouls per game while playing away from home this year.The Dallas Mavericks are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from squaring off against the 10th-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).The Dallas Mavericks have been the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have nabbed 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the Timberwolves (retaining possessions that can lead to more chances for offense).Dereck Lively II will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally reduces stat production in all facets of the game.
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