Dereck Lively II has been called for 2.9 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 94th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games when playing at home.The Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from facing the 5th-least up-tempo pace visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 9thworst in in the league with a mere 9.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.When playing away from home, the Phoenix Suns have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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