Dereck Lively II has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game on the road since the start of last season, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The Mavericks are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from sharing the court with the 4th-most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the Minnesota Timberwolves).The Dallas Mavericks have been the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Dereck Lively II will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually reduces stat production in all facets of the game.
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