Dillon Brooks has accumulated 4.1 personal fouls per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.3 fouls per game last year.This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 3.6 three attempts per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Nuggets, making this a difficult matchup.The Houston Rockets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games at home, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Houston Rockets.The Rockets check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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