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.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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