Fred VanVleet has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (80th percentile).With respect to shots from downtown, the Rockets's lackluster 32.6% rate of made threes as the away team comes in as the worst in the NBA this year.The matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers is a difficult one for three-pointers; opposing starting PGs have posted the 28th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (29.8%).The Trail Blazers have played at the 3rd-slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Houston Rockets.Fred VanVleet will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city tends to reduce stat production across the board.
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